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A238 MEL

1984 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,042 mi
Last recorded69,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA238 MEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,308 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2014 50,423 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 41,769 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 41,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 41,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 40,633 miles

exhaust blow at rear silencer and tail pipe

o/s and n/s front brake hose perished

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 11 May 2009 40,624 miles

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

exhaust blow at rear silencer and tail pipe

o/s and n/s front brake hose perished

o/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty

o/s rear brake binding on

Pass 16 May 2008 39,978 miles

o/s rear inner and outer wheel arch

Fail 14 May 2008 39,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s rear inner and outer wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2007 39,257 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 39,235 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 38,514 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 38,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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A238 MEL is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 59,958 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 A238 MEL, 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 42 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A238 MEL is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 June 1984.

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