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E537 MEL

1987 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 MEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 121,000 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres walls slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2007 118,113 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 118,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 113,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 113,726 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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E537 MEL is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E537 MEL, 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 E537 MEL registered?

E537 MEL is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E537 MEL safe to buy?

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