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D293 BGU

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 BGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,386 miles

all tyres perishing rear s/a weak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,879 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 71,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,488 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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D293 BGU is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D293 BGU, 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 D293 BGU registered?

D293 BGU is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D293 BGU safe to buy?

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