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C560 FTA

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,451 mi
Last recorded133,451 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC560 FTA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 133,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension area rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,038 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

rusty areas underneath

Fail 15 Dec 2009 127,020 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel arches rusty

rusty areas underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2008 121,477 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2008 121,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe and suspension componts rusty

under bonnet rusty areas

Fail 19 Nov 2007 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe and suspension componts rusty

under bonnet rusty areas

Pass 22 Nov 2006 110,789 miles

Oil leak

exhaust very rusty

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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C560 FTA is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C560 FTA, 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 C560 FTA registered?

C560 FTA is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C560 FTA safe to buy?

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