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E162 JCR

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,328 mi
Last recorded37,328 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 JCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,328 miles

all tyre valves perishing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rad deteriorating

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,328 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

all tyre valves perishing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust system corroding

footbrake travel long advcie inspection

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel pipes corroding

rad deteriorating

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,472 miles

as previous test

Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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E162 JCR is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E162 JCR, 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 E162 JCR registered?

E162 JCR is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E162 JCR safe to buy?

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