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C935 FVX

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC935 FVX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower door shut starting to rust

Offside Rear Lower door shut starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,583 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,835 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,077 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 62,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 58,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r damage been taped up including light

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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C935 FVX is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 C935 FVX, 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 C935 FVX registered?

C935 FVX is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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