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R429 XOE

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 XOE
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,975 miles

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 83,975 miles

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 75,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r brake ferrule slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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R429 XOE is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 83,764 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R429 XOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R429 XOE registered?

R429 XOE is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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