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E368 JOR

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE368 JOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,994 miles

Corrosion to the top shock absorber mounting / spring mounting area. ( On limits )

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion to the top shock absorber mounting / spring mounting area. ( On limits )

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,850 miles

front brake hoses in poor condition

front brake pads at least 2/3rds worn

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake hoses in poor condition

front brake pads at least 2/3rds worn

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,513 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,751 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

car been standing long time

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,441 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2007 57,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,060 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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E368 JOR is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E368 JOR, 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 E368 JOR registered?

E368 JOR is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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