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B162 KAU

1985 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 KAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,253 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner tyres wearing

vehicle has had lots of welding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,618 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 61,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,340 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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B162 KAU is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 63,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B162 KAU, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B162 KAU registered?

B162 KAU is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B162 KAU safe to buy?

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