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R882 YMS

1998 Mazda 323 GX

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 YMS
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,964 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 97,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 93,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 88,079 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 77,774 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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R882 YMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R882 YMS, 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 R882 YMS registered?

R882 YMS is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R882 YMS safe to buy?

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