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D858 GAV

1987 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD858 GAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,017 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 118,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,444 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 114,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 111,607 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 108,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 108,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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D858 GAV 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 55.6%.

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 D858 GAV, 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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D858 GAV is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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