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C330 MAU

1985 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC330 MAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2007 94,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,289 miles

unable to fully inspect welded repairs due to heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jan 2006 94,236 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion on nearside front floor suspect welded from inside

corrosion to rear chassis rails and underside of vehicle †

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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C330 MAU is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C330 MAU, 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 C330 MAU registered?

C330 MAU is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C330 MAU safe to buy?

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