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C398 MGF

1986 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 MGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 62,325 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,535 miles

N/S/R top spring/shock mounting corroded

Surface corrosion O/S outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2009 584,694 miles

offside front flooring corroded

offside front wing corroded

offside rear outer sill repaired

Fail 19 May 2009 54,678 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates on poor condition

front floorings rusty

Pass 17 May 2008 53,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

both rear brake hoses perrished

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear springs corroded

floors corroded

front number plate damaged

front springs corroded

near side rear brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar bushes perrished

rear axle bushes perrished

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,595 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replacements

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sills corroded

near side rear tyre 2mmm perished

off side rear tyre 3mm and perished

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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C398 MGF is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C398 MGF, 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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C398 MGF is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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