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E635 VKN

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 VKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 81,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter adrift

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,839 miles

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

slight wheel bearing niose on offside rear

Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,422 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 70,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 66,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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E635 VKN is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E635 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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E635 VKN is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 December 1987.

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