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E237 HPX

1987 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,338 mi
Last recorded47,338 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 HPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,891 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,364 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER UNDER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,725 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,971 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r inner jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,906 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,829 miles

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

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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E237 HPX is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E237 HPX, 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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E237 HPX is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 1987.

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