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G148 VWC

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 VWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 125,633 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

severe accident damage to rear , tailgate will not open, damage to spare wheel and carrier, other parts of structure earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2007 122,523 miles

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

n/s head lamp stone chipped

some parts of structure at early stages of corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2007 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s head lamp stone chipped

some parts of structure at early stages of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

n/s headlamp glass stone chipped

o/s/f floor at early stages of corrosion

o/s/r bumper loose

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 May 2007 121,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slighty worn

n/s headlamp glass stone chipped

o/s/f floor at early stages of corrosion

o/s/r bumper loose

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 May 2006 114,126 miles

Some parts of structure at early stages of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2006 114,126 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some parts of structure at early stages of corrosion

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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G148 VWC is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G148 VWC, 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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G148 VWC is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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