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C305 ABX

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 ABX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,511 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 65,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,439 miles

corrosion on all rear suspension members

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on sills and underframe

corrosion on two rear brake pipes to cylinders

light corrosion on all road wheels

Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on all rear suspension members

light corrosion on all road wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,265 miles

both r/h road wheels corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,264 miles

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

both r/h road wheels corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,995 miles

two rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear arches corroded

under frame and all suspension members corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,246 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension members and under body corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension members and under body corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1/ all rear and front suspension members corroded.2. light binding in both l/h side brakes.corrosion on under frame.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two rear wheel arches dadly corroded. l/h rear road wheel corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,471 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,471 miles

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)

1. BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED 2. CUT IN RH REAR TYRE SIDEWALL 3. CORROSION ON UNDERFRAME AND SUSPENSION MEMBERS 4. LIGHT BINDING IN BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,701 miles

1. corrosion on under frame and all suspension members 2. cut on r/h rear tyre sidewall

1mbalance in rear brakes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 61,701 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1.corrosion on under frame and all suspension members 2. light binding in l/h front brake

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,709 miles

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

front and rear suspension members corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,709 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension members corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,062 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,062 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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C305 ABX is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 C305 ABX, 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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C305 ABX is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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