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R945 WAK

1998 Mazda 323 GX

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 WAK
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 79,192 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 79,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,995 miles

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

check tracking

oil leak

small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2006 72,986 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wron inner edge.

needs tracking checking.

offside rear tyre nail

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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R945 WAK is a 1998 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 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 R945 WAK, 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 R945 WAK registered?

R945 WAK is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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