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D33 BPM

1987 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 BPM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 80,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and spring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel near bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and spring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust just tapping exhaust mount

Fail 20 Jun 2017 72,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust just tapping exhaust mount

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,314 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 69,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,482 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,414 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outter cv gaiters perrishing

play in nearside rear hub

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,414 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outter cv gaiters perrishing

play in nearside rear hub

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,960 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

SLIGHT FLUX IN FRONT BRAKE EFFORTS

SLIGHT RUFFNESS IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,954 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN AND IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

SLIGHT FLUX IN FRONT BRAKE EFFORTS

SLIGHT RUFFNESS IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,927 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear handbrake effort low

slight play in rear shocks

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,369 miles

brake fluid below max

inbalance in rear brake readings

rear facing pannels corroded

both outer cv gaitors perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,844 miles

rear facing panels corroded

nearside outer cv gaiter small split

offside outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,633 miles

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

grease around nearside front hub

offside cv gaitor perished

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,633 miles

grease around nearside front hub

offside cv gaitor perished

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,888 miles

exhaust corroded + slight blow

front c/v gaitors perished

offside front brake flexy perished

rear facing pannels corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded + slight blow

front c/v gaitors perished

offside front brake flexy perished

rear facing pannels corroded

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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D33 BPM is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D33 BPM, 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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D33 BPM is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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