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C305 FRL

1985 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,205 mi
Last recorded70,205 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 FRL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,855 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sill ends welded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,837 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bothside rear sillends have been weld and underseald

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 FRL is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C305 FRL, 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 C305 FRL registered?

C305 FRL is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C305 FRL safe to buy?

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