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E123 BAU

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 BAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 82,314 miles

both dip beams on limits

corrosion to nearside rear seat belt ancohrage area

corrosion to offside rear strut mounting area

corrosion to offside sill

corrosion to rear undercar sills

front brake discs corroded

front brake inbalance

front lower panel damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear lense cluster damaged and taped

nearside sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2006 79,249 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 79,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills / n/s sill damaged

corrosion to both rear strut mounting areas

front brake discs corroded

n/s outer c/v boot weak and slightly loose on clip

n/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f suspension arm / front anti roll bar corrodeing

play to n/s/r shock insert to houseing

surface corrosion to remainder of b/pipes

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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E123 BAU is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E123 BAU, 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 E123 BAU registered?

E123 BAU is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E123 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E123 BAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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