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D296 DAV

1987 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD296 DAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,654 miles

front flexi clips missing, rear discs badly corroded, os rack boot outer clip missing, power steering pimp damp, rear metal brake pipes covered, rear tyres cracking close to limit.

ns ball joint boot lower clip missing, os steering inner joint minor play, track rod end boots det,

repairs to front floors, os and ns sill edges surface corrosion, rear os suspension PA surface corrosion, osf suspension PA surface corrosion,

Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front flexi clips missing, rear discs badly corroded, os rack boot outer clip missing, power steering pimp damp, rear metal brake pipes covered, rear tyres cracking close to limit.

ns ball joint boot lower clip missing, os steering inner joint minor play, track rod end boots det,

repairs to front floors, os and ns sill edges surface corrosion, rear os suspension PA surface corrosion, osf suspension PA surface corrosion,

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,645 miles

belt squeel, surface corrosion to underside multi, discs corroded badly, dampness at sump and PS pump. repairs to floors and nsr undersill.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,450 miles

steering minor play,arb clamp nsf,nsr undersill, nsf strut bolt,guards loose,nsf minor bind,battery loose.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,344 miles

corrosion to rear subframe outer skin

Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,344 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front 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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D296 DAV is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D296 DAV, 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 D296 DAV registered?

D296 DAV is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D296 DAV safe to buy?

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