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G162 VWC

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,977 mi
Last recorded94,977 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 VWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,090 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,060 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,470 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 75,498 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,422 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,631 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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G162 VWC is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G162 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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G162 VWC is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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