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E176 BRA

1988 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 BRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 40,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,346 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damage along lower edge

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel tank corroding

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damage along lower edge

fuel filler pipes corroding

fuel tank corroding

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,156 miles

brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

petrol tank corroding

suspension corroding

underbody corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

petrol tank corroding

suspension corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,811 miles

rear flexible brake hose unions corroding

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underbody and chassis corroding

boot floor heavily corroded

both front brakes slightly binding

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel filler /breather pipes heavily corroded

outer floor rails corroding

outer floor rails heavily corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,811 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all underbody and chassis corroding

boot floor heavily corroded

both front brakes slightly binding

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel filler /breather pipes heavily corroded

outer floor rails corroding

outer floor rails heavily corroded

rear flexible brake hose unions corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,645 miles

underbody corroded and weak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 28,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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E176 BRA is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 76,964 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 E176 BRA, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E176 BRA registered?

E176 BRA is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E176 BRA safe to buy?

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