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R155 GHO

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,347 mi
Last recorded79,347 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 GHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,347 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 128,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 89,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 74,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 65,228 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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R155 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R155 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R155 GHO registered?

R155 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R155 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 GHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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