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D422 BBD

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,860 mi
Last recorded168,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD422 BBD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 168,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condition of outer body panels.

deterioration of front & rear suspension & steering rubber mountings & bushes.

general underbody corrosion & weakness.

perishing of both rear tyres.

repairs to underbody.

rusted steering & suspension components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 24 May 2008 168,860 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condition of outer body panels.

deterioration of front & rear suspension & steering rubber mountings & bushes.

general underbody corrosion & weakness.

perishing of both rear tyres.

repairs to underbody.

rusted steering & suspension components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 166,045 miles

deterioration to front suspension bushes

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

weakness to n/s outer floor

Pass 5 May 2006 164,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 164,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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D422 BBD is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D422 BBD, 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 D422 BBD registered?

D422 BBD is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D422 BBD safe to buy?

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