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C97 BHU

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 BHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,774 miles

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,658 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,944 miles

corrosion starting on rear wheelarches

Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion starting on rear wheelarches

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r caliper return spring missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,574 miles

slight corrosion n/s + o/s inner sill panels †o/s/f tyre worn †rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2007 55,558 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006
Fail 10 Feb 2006 54,710 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

near side inner cv boot leaking grease

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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C97 BHU 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 50%.

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 C97 BHU, 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 C97 BHU registered?

C97 BHU is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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