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D721 GEL

1986 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,526 mi
Last recorded43,526 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD721 GEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,526 miles

f/o/s c/v boot perished

front brake pads worn

fuel tank neck corroded

r/n/s underfloor area corroded

r/o/s underwing area corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,382 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front pads wearing

n/s/r tyre badly perrished

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,150 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,755 miles

r/n/s tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,363 miles

rear near side tyre small splits on tyre wall

Fail 23 Oct 2007 42,363 miles

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

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

rear near side tyre small splits on tyre wall

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,464 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,410 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 40,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear nearside tyre inner wall small splits

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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D721 GEL is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D721 GEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D721 GEL registered?

D721 GEL is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D721 GEL safe to buy?

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