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DLU 366Y

1983 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,175 mi
Last recorded61,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Mazda 32356,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 366Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r/tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,984 miles

All advisory items the same as original test

Fail 13 Oct 2006 60,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside closing/inner sills corroding/rusty

Nearside and offside front floors corroded

Nearside and offside rear outer sills rusty/corroding

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking inner walls

Oil leak

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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DLU 366Y is a 1983 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 56,233 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 DLU 366Y, 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 43 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 DLU 366Y registered?

DLU 366Y is a 1983 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is DLU 366Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLU 366Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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