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E547 EGY

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 EGY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,103 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,986 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,869 miles

damage to both offside front and rear doors

front brake pipes corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to both offside front and rear doors

front brake pipes corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside front tyre nearing limit

oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,526 miles

both front and rear brake pipes corroding

both inner sills corroding

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,843 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,058 miles

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

o/s cv gaiter cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,058 miles

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

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

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

o/s cv gaiter cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,855 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,722 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 70,722 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,536 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 67,534 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 63,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,422 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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E547 EGY is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 76,964 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 E547 EGY, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E547 EGY registered?

E547 EGY is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E547 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E547 EGY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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