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A982 MPR

1984 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 MPR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 84,021 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (CENTRE) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected UNDER WHEEL ARCH AREA RUSTED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected UNDER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,026 miles

VEHICLE GENERALLY GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER WING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER RUSTED THROUGH (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,040 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 82,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,883 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 80,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,397 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch at front rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 77,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch area rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,186 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 76,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,755 miles

corrosion o/s/r inerarch. o/s/r n/s/r quarter panels.o/sn/s bootfloors

Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,755 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion o/s/r inerarch. o/s/r n/s/r quarter panels.o/sn/s bootfloors

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,345 miles

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,345 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 67,861 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 May 2012 67,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,076 miles

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 64,492 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 17 May 2010 64,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads look low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,373 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal is missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 58,937 miles

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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A982 MPR is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A982 MPR, 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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A982 MPR is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 June 1984.

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