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E428 VKN

1987 Mazda 323 LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,942 mi
Last recorded13,942 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Mazda 323 LX66,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 VKN
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 13,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres starting to perrish.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 1 May 2008 10,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 10,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,840 miles

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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E428 VKN is a 1987 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E428 VKN, 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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E428 VKN is a 1987 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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