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E31 MLJ

1987 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 MLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,084 miles

O/s/r tyre is perished and near the legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2008 66,266 miles

N/s/r brake is noisy

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s/r tye is perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,266 miles

N/s/r brake is noisy

O/s/r tye is perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,751 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 63,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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E31 MLJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,490cc 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 E31 MLJ, 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 E31 MLJ registered?

E31 MLJ is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E31 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 MLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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