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B950 RDF

1985 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB950 RDF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,435 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,027 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,590 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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B950 RDF is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B950 RDF, 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 B950 RDF registered?

B950 RDF is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is B950 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B950 RDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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