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C738 UFA

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,535 mi
Last recorded73,535 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 UFA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,777 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 69,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,182 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 58,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 58,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 58,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel binding slightly possible caliper sticking

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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C738 UFA is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 C738 UFA, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C738 UFA registered?

C738 UFA is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C738 UFA safe to buy?

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