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DEG 280Y

1982 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1982 Mazda 32342,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 280Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2008 72,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,849 miles

advise. corrosion started n/s front floor near suspension mounting arm

advise. large amounts of surface rust on most body panels

advise. slight bind on o/s front brake

advise. various scratches in windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2006 69,849 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise. corrosion started n/s front floor near suspension arm mounting

advise. front brake imbalance 20%(max 25%)

advise. large amounts on surface rust on most body panels

advise. play in n/s rear wheel bearing

advise. slight bind on o/s front brake

advise. various scratches in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2005 68,173 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches at bottom

play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Aug 2005 68,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches at bottom

play in n/s/r wheel

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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DEG 280Y is a 1982 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 42,868 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 DEG 280Y, 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 44 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEG 280Y registered?

DEG 280Y is a 1982 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 December 1982.

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