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E683 OJT

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,700 mi
Last recorded67,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 OJT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 67,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured chassis braket broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmeber holed by skid rail mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed behind rad mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipe at front very corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in boot floor

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,081 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

light corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor to the rear valance corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,681 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor to the rear valance corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,789 miles

o/s/r tyre perished in the sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,062 miles

boot floor corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,060 miles

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

boot floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,744 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,027 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,027 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,189 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 58,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 56,895 miles

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

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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E683 OJT is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E683 OJT, 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 E683 OJT registered?

E683 OJT is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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