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E79 NPW

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 NPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,380 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,971 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 7 Jun 2017 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both under body sills corroded slightly

nearside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded slightly

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,193 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,438 miles

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,404 miles

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

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,565 miles

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,564 miles

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

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

o/s headlight glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,431 miles

n/s rear brake reading low,advise inspection

o/s head light glass damaged

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,526 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 52,682 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,875 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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E79 NPW is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E79 NPW, 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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E79 NPW is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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