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G138 RUF

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 RUF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 110,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 114,072 miles

engine oily

suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2009 114,072 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oily

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,187 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 101,870 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE OUTER CV BOOT PERISHED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,860 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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G138 RUF is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 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 G138 RUF, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G138 RUF registered?

G138 RUF is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G138 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G138 RUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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