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E197 VKE

1987 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,015 mi
Last recorded91,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 VKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s parking brake has low reading

under body has heavy surface corrosion in several places

Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,290 miles

n/s rear parking brake recording slightly lower reading

under body has corrosion in several places

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,686 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front cv gaiter deteriorated

n/s rear parking brake has lower reading

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust has slight leak

n/s rear parking brake has low effort

Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust has slight leak

n/s rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body sill very rusy (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body sill very rusty (6.1.A.1)

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

drivers door pin worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop is disintergrating

most suspension rubber boots are perishing

surface rust under-side

Fail 17 Aug 2016 86,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop is disintergrating

most suspension rubber boots are perishing

surface rust under-side

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,382 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,370 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,775 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,251 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,251 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,488 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 73,723 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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E197 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E197 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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What year was E197 VKE registered?

E197 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E197 VKE safe to buy?

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