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E184 DPJ

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE184 DPJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 110,397 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear lamps flickering with indicators

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,464 miles

Front brakes showing some inbalance

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake slow in opperation

Oil leak

PASS EMISSIONS TEST

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspenion parts corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2008 100,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspenion parts corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,011 miles

Engine reluctant to idle,adjust idle and C.O.

Ferrules of all brake hoses corroded

Front discs corroded,worn and marked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 94,011 miles

Engine reluctant to idle,adjust idle and C.O.

Ferrules of all brake hoses corroded

Front discs corroded,worn and marked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,004 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Front discs corroded,worn and marked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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E184 DPJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E184 DPJ, 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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E184 DPJ is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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