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E335 VKJ

1987 Mazda 323 Gl

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Gl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 120,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 119,065 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 119,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 117,882 miles

engine smokey

off side rear inner sill in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2006 117,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

near side rear brake pipe corroded slightly

possible corrosion around off side rear top spring mount.

rear exhaust section in very poor condition and leaking slightly.

Pass 19 May 2005 114,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 114,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gl?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
7,382
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 78
position lamp(s) not working 60
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E335 VKJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 Gl in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E335 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 39 years old, this Mazda 323 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E335 VKJ is a 1987 Mazda 323 Gl, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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