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R173 GHO

1998 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,469 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,793 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,320 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 25,385 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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R173 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R173 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.

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What year was R173 GHO registered?

R173 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R173 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 GHO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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