MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,441 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C397 HGL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C397 HGL, 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 C397 HGL registered?
C397 HGL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 May 1986.
Is C397 HGL safe to buy?
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