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E40 XTM

1987 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE40 XTM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,522 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 60,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 58,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E40 XTM is a 1987 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E40 XTM, 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 E40 XTM registered?

E40 XTM is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E40 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E40 XTM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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