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C786 OWV

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,063 mi
Last recorded52,063 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 OWV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,063 miles

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

Fuel smell and dampness round fuel pump

Ignition switch intermitant starting

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,060 miles

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

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

Fuel smell and dampness round fuel pump

Ignition switch intermitant starting

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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C786 OWV is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc 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 C786 OWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C786 OWV registered?

C786 OWV is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 November 1985.

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