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D831 RDV

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD831 RDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 68,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 68,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,198 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 65,886 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 64,725 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 64,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight uneveness on rear footbrake when applied together

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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D831 RDV is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D831 RDV, 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 D831 RDV registered?

D831 RDV is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is D831 RDV safe to buy?

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