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E296 VKE

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,116 mi
Last recorded68,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 VKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes have been waxoyled

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,088 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rusty in places

various suspension bushes getting weak

Fail 24 Dec 2013 63,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rusty in places

various suspension bushes getting weak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,838 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r wing corroded on bottom edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,333 miles

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

rear no plate slightly discoloured

various suspension bushes cracking slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,233 miles

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

o/s outer sill weak in places

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s outer sill weak at rear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,162 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,865 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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E296 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E296 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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E296 VKE is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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