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C234 RAL

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,695 mi
Last recorded154,695 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 RAL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 154,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 154,694 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 153,580 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate damaged

offside front lamp lense damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2009 152,450 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate damaged

offside front lamp lense damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 151,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 148,054 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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C234 RAL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 79,422 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 C234 RAL, 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 40 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C234 RAL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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