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D188 POD

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,209 mi
Last recorded169,209 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 POD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 169,209 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 169,051 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 155,743 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 155,743 miles

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

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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D188 POD is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D188 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 D188 POD registered?

D188 POD is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1987.

Is D188 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 POD shows 4 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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