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C201 MRD

1985 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 MRD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 121,846 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 121,846 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2007 119,156 miles

o/s/f flexi perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2007 119,156 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner sill areas corroded

right front indicator lamp and front panel damaged

under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2006 116,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 116,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s outer sill been welded

Fail 12 May 2006 116,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) 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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C201 MRD is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C201 MRD, 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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C201 MRD is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 1985.

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