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G221 WCR

1989 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,926 mi
Last recorded127,926 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE115,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 WCR
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 127,926 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 127,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 127,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 118,177 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2007 118,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 108,551 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

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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G221 WCR is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G221 WCR, 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 G221 WCR registered?

G221 WCR is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G221 WCR safe to buy?

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