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E208 PGL

1987 Mazda 323 LX

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,841 mi
Last recorded50,841 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Mazda 323 LX66,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 PGL
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,841 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 42,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 41,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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E208 PGL is a 1987 Mazda 323 LX in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 66,404 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E208 PGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E208 PGL registered?

E208 PGL is a 1987 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is E208 PGL safe to buy?

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