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R802 NES

1997 Mazda 323 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,673 mi
Last recorded93,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi91,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 NES
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,673 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front suspension corroding

tyre size 175/65r14 front. 185/65r14 rear

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,484 miles

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R802 NES is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,441 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 R802 NES, 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 29 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 R802 NES registered?

R802 NES is a 1997 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R802 NES safe to buy?

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