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C733 HFC

1986 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC733 HFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 74,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter losing grease

rust patch/corrosion nearside front floor/footwell

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,189 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter losing grease

rust patch/corrosion nearside front floor/footwell

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,623 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,672 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front arches slightly rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,996 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread pattern(not to canvas)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,808 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,490 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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C733 HFC is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C733 HFC, 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 C733 HFC registered?

C733 HFC is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C733 HFC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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