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R28 OBL

1998 Mazda 323 GX

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 OBL
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 85,678 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 85,662 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,653 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 GX?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
7,537
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Registration plate lamp not working 53
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 46
position lamp(s) not working 45
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R28 OBL is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 79,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 OBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R28 OBL registered?

R28 OBL is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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