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G303 BCV

1989 Mazda 323 SE

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE115,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 BCV
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,916 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 120,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front flexible brake hosses perished but not to cordes

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2007 119,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 115,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 115,483 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G303 BCV is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G303 BCV, 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 G303 BCV registered?

G303 BCV is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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