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C988 CFJ

1985 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,170 mi
Last recorded64,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 CFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Underside heavily coated with rustproofing

Fail 16 Oct 2018 64,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Underside heavily coated with rustproofing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,385 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS and OS outer sills corroded

Oil leak (oil pressure sensor?)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 7 Dec 2016 62,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NS and OS outer sills corroded

Oil leak (oil pressure sensor?)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,289 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

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

NSR inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,289 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

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

NSR inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,808 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

surface rust to outer sill.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,685 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,318 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 52,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 512,444 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 512,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,280 miles

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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C988 CFJ is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C988 CFJ, 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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C988 CFJ is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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