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B586 FCS

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB586 FCS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,121 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 62,121 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 59,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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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B586 FCS is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B586 FCS, 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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What year was B586 FCS registered?

B586 FCS is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B586 FCS safe to buy?

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