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D562 VPL

1986 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,423 mi
Last recorded86,423 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD562 VPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 86,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,794 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,401 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,401 miles

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

All brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,390 miles

ADVISE n/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,608 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 74,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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D562 VPL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D562 VPL, 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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D562 VPL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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