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S769 GKN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 GKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both inner sill panels

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2009 71,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both inner sill panels

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,617 miles

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; corrosion to front suspension componants

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,754 miles

corrosion to front discs

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,495 miles

both front shock gaiters split †front discs corroded †rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Aug 2005 55,538 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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S769 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S769 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S769 GKN registered?

S769 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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