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C128 TDF

1985 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 TDF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All four tyre treads low (ranging from 2.0mm to 4.0mm) + all perishing due to age (16+ years)

Corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,314 miles

Corrosion taking hold on front floor-pans.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion taking hold on front floor-pans.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish due to age

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Under body corrosion to sills and floor area.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,004 miles

All tyres showing age related deterioration

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion starting to take hold in various places on floor and chassis

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,997 miles

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

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

All tyres showing age related deterioration

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion starting to take hold in various places on floor and chassis

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear suspension components & subframe

corrosion started on fuel filler neck

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre treads low (@ 3.5mm & perished due to age)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear suspension components & subframe

corrosion started on fuel filler neck

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre treads low (@ 3.5mm & perished due to age)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,946 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,630 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,275 miles

Petrol filler neck corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,890 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes

corrosion started on underbody

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,112 miles

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

corrosion started on underbody

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,410 miles

corrosion started on underbody

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2008 74,402 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion started on underbody

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear wheel cylinder starting to leak

Offside rear brake cylinder leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 72,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,147 miles

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

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)

corrosion started on brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2005 71,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

corrosion started on brake pipes

front brake pads close to limit

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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C128 TDF is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C128 TDF, 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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C128 TDF is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 1985.

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