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E226 UBG

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 UBG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 155,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 148,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 138,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 137,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 131,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 131,351 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

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 UBG is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

E226 UBG is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E226 UBG safe to buy?

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