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G272 YJB

1989 Mazda 323 SE Executive

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

165,414 mi
Last recorded165,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE Executive102,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 YJB
MakeMazda
Model323 SE Executive
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 165,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 165,411 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 164,302 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 164,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 161,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 161,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 161,342 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s chassis leg damaged

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE Executive?

Based on 908 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

58.7%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 116
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
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G272 YJB is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE Executive in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 SE Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 102,786 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 Executive fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G272 YJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G272 YJB is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE Executive, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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