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D73 RLV

1986 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 RLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 139,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 139,697 miles

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

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

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

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

front x member corroded under radiator

Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 136,196 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 132,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 132,315 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding

slight corrosion on o/s boot floor and side valance

slight corrosion on rear of n/s wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2005 128,313 miles

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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D73 RLV is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D73 RLV, 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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What year was D73 RLV registered?

D73 RLV is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D73 RLV safe to buy?

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