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B389 ECV

1984 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

957,399 mi
Last recorded957,399 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 ECV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2011 957,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 79,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 68,248 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,451 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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B389 ECV is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B389 ECV, 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 B389 ECV registered?

B389 ECV is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 November 1984.

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