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C640 EKL

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,963 mi
Last recorded64,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC640 EKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,950 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 59,721 miles

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

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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C640 EKL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C640 EKL, 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 C640 EKL registered?

C640 EKL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C640 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C640 EKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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