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S861 GPN

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 GPN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,105 miles

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on outer edge

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2009 124,143 miles

oil leak from sump.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 121,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 121,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 114,984 miles

r/n/s tyre [t] rated, other tyres [h] rated.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,632 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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S861 GPN is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc 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 S861 GPN, 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 S861 GPN registered?

S861 GPN is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S861 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 GPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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