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D253 UEY

1986 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,182 mi
Last recorded128,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 UEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 128,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 128,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D253 UEY is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D253 UEY, 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 D253 UEY registered?

D253 UEY is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D253 UEY safe to buy?

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