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H516 DNA

1990 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Mazda 323 SE97,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 DNA
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 151,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear inner quater panel has corrosion,but not within 30cm of the structure

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 147,614 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H516 DNA is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H516 DNA, 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 H516 DNA registered?

H516 DNA is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H516 DNA safe to buy?

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