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E240 YOD

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 YOD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,503 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,584 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,904 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 64,904 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,289 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 49,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,392 miles

all brakes rusty due to being not used for a time

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brakes rusty due to being not used for a time

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,877 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brakes discs slightly pitting

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside rear top suspension mount and coil spring corroding

scratches to windscreen

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

tailgate struts weak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

boot struts weak

front brake disc's slight pitting to edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

oil laeks to engine

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,698 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 40,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,455 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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E240 YOD is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E240 YOD, 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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E240 YOD is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1987.

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