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R991 PRG

1998 Mazda 323 GX

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 PRG
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,130 miles

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,311 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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R991 PRG is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in Red 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 R991 PRG, 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 R991 PRG registered?

R991 PRG is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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