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B460 SEL

1985 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

58,641 mi
Last recorded58,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB460 SEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,641 miles

Both front inner whheel arch areas corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres preished on sidewalls

Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,641 miles

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

Both front inner whheel arch areas corroded but not to excess

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres preished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,200 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,131 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,799 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 53,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion in all brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 52,699 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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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B460 SEL is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 B460 SEL, 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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B460 SEL is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B460 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B460 SEL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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