MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
surface corrosion both main brake pipes
surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe
surface corrosion both main brake pipes
surface corrosion o/s/r brake pipe
How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?
Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R248 SGM registered?
R248 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 9 December 1997.
Is R248 SGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R248 SGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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