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G137 RUF

1989 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE115,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 RUF
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 122,809 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 122,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 117,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 117,290 miles

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

2mm of tread on both front tyres

all rear suspension parts are very rusty and flaking

both chassis legs and both inner sills are rusting at rear

both front to rear brake pipes are rusting in the centre

both fuel pipes are rusty at rear

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE?

Based on 889 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
4,669
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106
constant velocity joint gaiter split 101
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 59
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G137 RUF is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 115,483 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G137 RUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G137 RUF registered?

G137 RUF is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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