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S203 TKY

1998 Mazda 323 GX

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,928 mi
Last recorded73,928 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 GX79,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 TKY
MakeMazda
Model323 GX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 73,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,986 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 120,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 120,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 111,205 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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S203 TKY is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S203 TKY, 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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S203 TKY is a 1998 Mazda 323 GX, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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