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G140 PUS

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 PUS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,541 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Drag link end cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,778 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

I consider this vehicle to be dangerous, and should not be driven on the public highway.

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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G140 PUS is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G140 PUS, 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 G140 PUS registered?

G140 PUS is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G140 PUS safe to buy?

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