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D140 TGK

1987 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 TGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,615 miles

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

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v boot perished

o/s headlamp damaged and poor

odd tyres front to rear

rear exhaust bracket is wired up

underside rusty in places

wet test

Fail 18 Nov 2008 51,615 miles

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

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

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

metal brake pipes rusty in places

o/s c/v boot perished

o/s headlamp damaged and poor

odd tyres front to rear

rear exhaust bracket is wired up

underside rusty in places

wet test

Pass 17 May 2007 49,046 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

both front outer c.v gaiters noted perrished

f/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

front brake discs noted worn

rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes noted perrished

rear metal brake pipes noted rusty

Pass 15 May 2006 45,368 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear box

r/n/s brake noted dragging

Fail 4 May 2006 45,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both hand brake linkages in drum possible seizing

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust rusty and slight blow at rear

o/s headlamp lens damaged

odd tyres on f&r axles

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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D140 TGK is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 77,357 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 D140 TGK, 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 39 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D140 TGK registered?

D140 TGK is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D140 TGK safe to buy?

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