MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake pipes corroding
floor pans corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front anti roll bar rubbers starting to perish
slight corrosion by nearside rear seat belt mount
slight corrosion on inner sills
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
slight corrosion on rear suspension arms
water leak on engine
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
slight corrosion on rear wheel arch
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E960 VGC is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 E960 VGC, 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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E960 VGC is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E960 VGC safe to buy?
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