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C416 MGF

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 MGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2011 113,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front brake discs worn

front number plate discoloured

n/s/r door permanently sealed shut/unable to open

radiator corroded/weeping

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,381 miles

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitors Splitting

Both Rear --(At The Rear)Steel Brake Pipes Corodding Slightly

Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar End Link Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Lamp Lenses In Poor Condition

Both Rear Lower Sills Have Been Repaired

Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Sill Lips Corroding

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Front Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Front Wipers Smearing

N/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit

O/S Side Lamp Damaged

O/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit-With Wall Damage

Oil Leaks

Raer Suspension Arm Bushes Perishing

Slight Corrosion N/S/F Floor Pan

Slight Knock & Play In Steering

Unable To Open N/S/R Door

Fail 12 Jun 2010 108,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitors Splitting

Both Rear --(At The Rear)Steel Brake Pipes Corodding Slightly

Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar End Link Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Lamp Lenses In Poor Condition

Both Rear Lower Sills Have Been Repaired

Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Sill Lips Corroding

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Front Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Front Wipers Smearing

N/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit

O/S Side Lamp Damaged

O/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit-With Wall Damage

Oil Leaks

Raer Suspension Arm Bushes Perishing

Slight Corrosion N/S/F Floor Pan

Slight Knock & Play In Steering

Unable To Open N/S/R Door

Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,825 miles

Oil leak

n/s lower sill slightly damaged/lip corroded

slight knock in steering

Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,640 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

lower efficiency n/s/r footbrake

n/s lower sill slightly damaged/lip corroded

slight knock in steering

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads seem low

front number plate slightly discoloured

knock in steering

o/s/f tyre uneven tread wear/ inner wall damaged

rear exhaust rubber badly perished & splitting

slight corrosion both lower sill lips & drop plates

slight damage o/s/r tyre wall

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,185 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.980910267167 Dated 09/06/2007

Fail 9 Jun 2007 98,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f sidelamp lens damaged

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear exhaust mounts perished & splitting

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 9 Jun 2006 94,559 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No. 302699156106 Dated 08/06/2006

Fail 8 Jun 2006 94,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

unable to open nsr door

all steel brake pipes corroding

front coil springs corroded

front number plate discoloured

fuel pipes/filler neck corroded

knock in steering,play in steering rack

nsr outer sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust mount spliting

signs of corrosion both rear drop plates,nsf floor pan

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C416 MGF is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C416 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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C416 MGF is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 July 1986.

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