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G742 SMX

1990 Mazda 323 SE

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda 323 SE97,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG742 SMX
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,785 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,051 miles

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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G742 SMX is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 97,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G742 SMX, 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 36 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 G742 SMX registered?

G742 SMX is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G742 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G742 SMX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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