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E436 VKN

1987 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 VKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,862 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,915 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 100,915 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covered in oil

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,421 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 99,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 437,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 89,463 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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E436 VKN 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 E436 VKN, 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 E436 VKN registered?

E436 VKN is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E436 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E436 VKN 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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