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D158 VVL

1987 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 VVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2005 132,304 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2005 132,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D158 VVL is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D158 VVL, 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 D158 VVL registered?

D158 VVL is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D158 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D158 VVL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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