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D160 ALW

1986 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,615 mi
Last recorded54,615 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 ALW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,409 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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D160 ALW is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 79,422 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 D160 ALW, 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 40 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D160 ALW registered?

D160 ALW is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 October 1986.

Is D160 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 ALW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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