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B61 TLJ

1985 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 TLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,418 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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B61 TLJ is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B61 TLJ, 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 B61 TLJ registered?

B61 TLJ is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B61 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B61 TLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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