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C778 SJC

1986 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 SJC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,247 miles

o/s front & rear tyres cracked slightly on out side walls

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s n/s rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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C778 SJC is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C778 SJC, 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 C778 SJC registered?

C778 SJC is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1986.

Is C778 SJC safe to buy?

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