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R986 DGE

1997 Mazda 323 GX

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 GX94,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 DGE
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,530 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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R986 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R986 DGE, 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 R986 DGE registered?

R986 DGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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