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D479 BRY

1987 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 BRY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 52,103 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember engine/ gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn washer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension / strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view interior (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,292 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fog lamps broken glass (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users valance (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users valance insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,270 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shockabsorber feels weak in operation

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 12 Nov 2014 33,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front shockabsorber feels weak in operation

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 24,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 18,541 miles

CV BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS GETTING WEAK, REAR TYRES CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, NS FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK, STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST, SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION,

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,541 miles

CV BOOTS STARTING TO CRACK, BRAKE PIPES LIGHT RUSTING

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS GETTING WEAK, REAR TYRES CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, NS FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK, STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST, SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION,

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,964 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, SUSPENSION STARTING TO RUST

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,158 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,495 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WALLS DETERIORATING

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,807 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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D479 BRY is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 D479 BRY, 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.

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D479 BRY is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 June 1987.

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