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C491 FKP

1986 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 FKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,082 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 40,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,215 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 37,215 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,098 miles

n/s and o/s rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s and o/s rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,082 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,786 miles

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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C491 FKP is a 1986 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C491 FKP, 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 C491 FKP registered?

C491 FKP is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C491 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C491 FKP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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