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E226 LRU

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 LRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,920 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,541 miles

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,626 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre starting to perish and deform

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,028 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,028 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,247 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 62,247 miles

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

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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E226 LRU is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E226 LRU, 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 E226 LRU registered?

E226 LRU is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 August 1987.

Is E226 LRU safe to buy?

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