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C185 FAF

1985 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 FAF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,098 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

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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C185 FAF is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C185 FAF, 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 C185 FAF registered?

C185 FAF is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C185 FAF safe to buy?

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