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C372 MHJ

1986 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,134 mi
Last recorded76,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 MHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

The front and rear suspension bushes are cracking.

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,649 miles

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

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

The front and rear suspension rubber bushes are cracking.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The rear suspension rubbers are cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,335 miles

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

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

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

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The rear suspension rubbers are cracking.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,040 miles

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

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

The front suspension rubbers are cracking.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,622 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,694 miles

front flexys starting to crack

small stone chips in front screen

Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,694 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexys starting to crack

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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C372 MHJ is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C372 MHJ, 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 C372 MHJ registered?

C372 MHJ is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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