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C393 TMX

1986 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 TMX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,512 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded non structural

both front tyres perrishing

general corrosion underside

inner sills corroded slightly adv attn

Fail 16 Feb 2013 106,512 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded non structural

both front tyres perrishing

general corrosion underside

inner sills corroded slightly adv attn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,825 miles

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

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

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

all tyres close to limits

boot area corroded ;not structural

general corrosion underside

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 101,333 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both top strut areas /slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2011 101,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both top strut areas /slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroding

h/brake high

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

advise both front floor pans corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,533 miles

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

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

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

advise both front floor pans corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 95,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front floor pans starting to corrode

rear fuel filler pipe corroding

underside generally corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2009 95,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front floor pans starting to corrode

rear fuel filler pipe corroding

underside generally corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise inner sills and front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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C393 TMX is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C393 TMX, 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 C393 TMX registered?

C393 TMX is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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