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E552 DGW

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 DGW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to front floors

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to front floors

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,427 miles

Advisorys as test No 225821505244

Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

Corrosion nearside rear inner sill

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Corrosion to nearside rear upper inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front floor

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

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

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades torn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 102,734 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades torn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,326 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,323 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,432 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,253 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,599 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s/r sections of inner & outter sills slightly corroded & weakend

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 79,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s & N/s rear inner sills starting to corrode, weak.oil pressure switch leaking badly. temp sender under manifold broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 66,737 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 66,737 miles

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

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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E552 DGW is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E552 DGW, 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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E552 DGW is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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