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S380 ACG

1998 Mazda 323 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,590 mi
Last recorded105,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi83,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 ACG
MakeMazda
Model323 Gxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 105,590 miles

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

rust on rear crossmember and under side of car

Fail 23 Apr 2009 105,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rust on rear crossmember and under side of car

Pass 12 May 2008 91,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2008 91,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 82,642 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 82,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gxi?

Based on 3,493 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
position lamp(s) not working 230
Registration plate lamp not working 229
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 161
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S380 ACG is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi in Silver 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 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 83,764 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 Gxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S380 ACG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S380 ACG registered?

S380 ACG is a 1998 Mazda 323 Gxi, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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