MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle leans slightly to the offside
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
slight freeplay/travel from parking brake leaver
corrosion on underside sills near brake pipes and cv boots perished
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front outer c/v boots perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
spare tyre low on air †
tail gate gas struts not supporting tail gate
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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E166 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 E166 VKE, 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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E166 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1987.
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