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E349 VKJ

1987 Mazda 323 Glx

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 323 Glx92,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE349 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,189 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,797 miles

large stone chips in front screen

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to split

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2006 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

large stone chips in front screen

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split

offside rear light lens cracked

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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E349 VKJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 Glx in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 92,470 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E349 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E349 VKJ registered?

E349 VKJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E349 VKJ safe to buy?

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