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D173 POD

1987 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,046 mi
Last recorded77,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 POD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r has slight bearing noise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,482 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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D173 POD is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D173 POD, 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 D173 POD registered?

D173 POD is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D173 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 POD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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