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D788 RGK

1987 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,818 mi
Last recorded76,818 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 RGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,818 miles

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

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge

nearside rrear shock some play

offside rear inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2008 76,816 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge

nearside rrear shock some play

offside rear inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,525 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,383 miles

nearside rear shocker damp

nearside rear tyre wearing in outter edge

slight roughness and play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jan 2006 70,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear shocker damp

nearside rear tyre wearing in outter edge

slight roughness and play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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D788 RGK is a 1987 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D788 RGK, 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 D788 RGK registered?

D788 RGK is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D788 RGK safe to buy?

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