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R140 GGN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,703 mi
Last recorded135,703 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 GGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 135,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 127,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake ferrels slighty corroded

corrosion on front & rear suspension components,and n/s/r o/s/r floors,

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

slight damaged to front bumper

slight marks on windscreen from old wipers

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f steering drumsticks

slight weep from rack

Fail 15 Jun 2009 127,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrels slighty corroded

corrosion on front & rear suspension components,and n/s/r o/s/r floors,

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

slight damaged to front bumper

slight marks on windscreen from old wipers

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f steering drumsticks

slight weep from rack

Fail 12 Jun 2008 120,338 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 120,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 112,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 112,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,966 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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R140 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R140 GGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R140 GGN registered?

R140 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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