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B368 LGW

1984 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB368 LGW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,069 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to loose protective coverings.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,171 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 66,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 53,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 53,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,523 miles

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

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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B368 LGW is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B368 LGW, 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 B368 LGW registered?

B368 LGW is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 November 1984.

Is B368 LGW safe to buy?

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