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E47 WKE

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,064 mi
Last recorded69,064 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 WKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 69,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,025 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose not properly secured

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose not properly secured

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under body sealant.

Unable to fully inspect chassis/body condition due to under sealant.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,024 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 69,021 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,987 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 68,986 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 68,519 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2014 68,141 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,351 miles

n/s/f sidelamp dim./ o/s/no plate light dim./ o/s/r fog lamp dim./ very slight rear light interaction on both rear light clusters./

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,437 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,161 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,151 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 61,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E47 WKE is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E47 WKE, 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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E47 WKE is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 1987.

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