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C597 VFP

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,126 mi
Last recorded53,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC597 VFP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,163 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,163 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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C597 VFP is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C597 VFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C597 VFP registered?

C597 VFP is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 April 1986.

Is C597 VFP safe to buy?

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