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E181 BRA

1987 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 BRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,064 miles

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear link bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 rear link bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,097 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-x2 front cv boots perished-rear and front brakes juddering-

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,720 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,470 miles

o/s rear brake effort lower than n/s suggest brake check

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,338 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,767 miles

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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E181 BRA is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E181 BRA, 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 E181 BRA registered?

E181 BRA is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1987.

Is E181 BRA safe to buy?

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