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C365 FUA

1986 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC365 FUA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2009 79,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in rear body & chassis sections

obstructions removed from windscreen

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion evident in front radiator panel

corrosion evident in left and right side front chasis rails and crossmember

damage evident to left and right side of front bumper

Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,145 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion evident in front radiator panel

corrosion evident in left and right side front chasis rails and crossmember

damage evident to left and right side of front bumper

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 68,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,863 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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C365 FUA is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C365 FUA, 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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What year was C365 FUA registered?

C365 FUA is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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