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A286 SSN

1984 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

57,587 mi
Last recorded57,587 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA286 SSN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,236 miles

Rear wheel arches very patchy repairs. Welding seems adequate, but difficult assess overall strength

Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,195 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear sills + arches very patchy repairs, welding adequate, but difficult to judge overall strength

Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 49,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A286 SSN is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A286 SSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A286 SSN registered?

A286 SSN is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1984.

Is A286 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A286 SSN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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