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B338 YPU

1984 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

8,135 mi
Last recorded8,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB338 YPU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 8,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heavy corrosion and previous inadequate repairs to most of under body, not safe to be driven

Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 6,184 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

near side front inner wheel arch corroded

off side front anti roll bar link arm lower mount corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,603 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

wiondscreen chipped

Fail 10 Feb 2010 6,603 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

wiondscreen chipped

Pass 11 Feb 2009 4,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 4,181 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2008 2,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

unable to check condition of front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2008 2,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

unable to check condition of front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jan 2007 1,672 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 1,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked rear number plate deteriorateing o/s/f tyre perishing, rad leaking , o/s & n/s rear chasses & suspension ,o/s & n/s sills all very rusty.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 942 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

windsceen damaged

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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B338 YPU is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 B338 YPU, 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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B338 YPU is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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