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R79 SRS

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 SRS
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 100,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R79 SRS is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 GX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 94,662 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 GX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R79 SRS, 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 29 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 R79 SRS registered?

R79 SRS is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R79 SRS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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