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S173 JHP

1998 Mazda 323 GX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 JHP
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 105,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv boots perishing

both rear brakes noisy

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 105,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer cv boots perishing

both rear brakes noisy

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2007 100,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 100,892 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 94,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S173 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in Green 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 S173 JHP, 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 S173 JHP registered?

S173 JHP is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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