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C446 UPL

1986 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC446 UPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 111,410 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 111,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,603 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler breather pipe slightly corroded inside rear wing

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake imbalance. Nearside lowest performance.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,419 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill next to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,268 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter clip loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,695 miles

Central Silencer corroded at front

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 94,456 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp adjuster doesn't work but headlamp aim within tolerance

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill, holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from lack of use (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 92,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp adjuster doesn't work but headlamp aim within tolerance

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill, holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from lack of use (3.5.1i)

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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C446 UPL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C446 UPL, 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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C446 UPL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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