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A947 FMV

1984 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,818 mi
Last recorded54,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA947 FMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,818 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 54,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,479 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 52,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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A947 FMV is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A947 FMV, 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 A947 FMV registered?

A947 FMV is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 February 1984.

Is A947 FMV safe to buy?

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