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D353 SBH

1987 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 SBH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,601 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

extensive repairs to under-vehicle and sills , repairs heavily under-sealed

tracking requires adjustment

Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,691 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,691 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,424 miles

Front and rear brake pipes rusty.

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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D353 SBH is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 77,357 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 D353 SBH, 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 39 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D353 SBH registered?

D353 SBH is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 May 1987.

Is D353 SBH safe to buy?

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