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B80 VKM

1984 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,618 mi
Last recorded46,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 VKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various rust spots

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,902 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,902 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter clip loose

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 44,510 miles

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

Front brake discs rusted on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,038 miles

fanbelt slipping.

front brake discs rusting.

nearside rear inner wing slight corrosion.

offside outer sill /wheel arch corrosion.

rear crossmember rusting.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 44,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fanbelt slipping.

front brake discs rusting.

nearside rear inner wing slight corrosion.

offside outer sill /wheel arch corrosion.

rear crossmember rusting.

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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B80 VKM is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B80 VKM, 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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B80 VKM is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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