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EYJ 16V

1979 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1415cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,555 mi
Last recorded24,555 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYJ 16V
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,415cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,555 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,551 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear light lenses in poor condition/repaired

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills/floors

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EYJ 16V is a 1979 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,415cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYJ 16V, 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 47 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYJ 16V registered?

EYJ 16V is a 1979 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is EYJ 16V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYJ 16V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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