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D487 WRA

1987 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 WRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 123,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s and n/s front floor rusted

rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 123,642 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s and n/s front floor rusted

rear wheel arches rusted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,160 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension arms have surface corrosion forming on them

surface corrosion forming on both front floor pans + n/s outer sill at rear

very slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,647 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion forming on all rear suspension arms + trailing arms

surface corrosion forming on both outer sills at rear + both front floor pans

tailgate strutts u/s

Pass 5 Feb 2009 121,949 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arms + tie rods have surface corrosion forming on them

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 121,103 miles

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

metal brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders + to n/s/f hose

surface corrosion in general under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2007 120,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 120,461 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 119,777 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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D487 WRA is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D487 WRA, 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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D487 WRA is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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