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E960 VGC

1987 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

167,634 mi
Last recorded167,634 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 VGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 167,634 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 167,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 166,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 166,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 166,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 166,115 miles

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.

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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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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What year was E960 VGC registered?

E960 VGC is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E960 VGC safe to buy?

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