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G290 DCF

1990 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 DCF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 99,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,596 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,005 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front & offside front antiroll bar drop †link bushes perished

slight play in nearside rear & offside rear top mounts

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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G290 DCF is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,435 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G290 DCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G290 DCF registered?

G290 DCF is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G290 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 DCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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