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B320 OEL

1984 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,837 mi
Last recorded58,837 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 OEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 58,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 58,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,628 miles

Nearside Front slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion across rear of vehicle

rust hole o/s/r wheel arch

side lamp lens damaged n/s/f

Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion across rear of vehicle

rust hole o/s/r wheel arch

side lamp lens damaged n/s/f

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,612 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside indicator wing repeater is not working

offside rear inner wheel arch area is corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside indicator wing repeater is not working

offside rear inner wheel arch area is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel locking up under rotation (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,215 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

wipers split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,206 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 36,775 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 34,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B320 OEL is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B320 OEL, 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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What year was B320 OEL registered?

B320 OEL is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 August 1984.

Is B320 OEL safe to buy?

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