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R171 GHO

1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto85,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GHO
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,051 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,099 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,694 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 62,492 miles

exhaust system rusty

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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R171 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,849 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 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R171 GHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R171 GHO registered?

R171 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R171 GHO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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