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E976 AHK

1987 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,549 mi
Last recorded89,549 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mazda 32377,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 AHK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,549 miles

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

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2025 89,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,765 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
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E976 AHK is a 1987 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E976 AHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E976 AHK registered?

E976 AHK is a 1987 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E976 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E976 AHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E976 AHK have outstanding finance?

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