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G185 DKB

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 DKB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion holes nearside rear inner wheel arch near bumper

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion holes nearside rear inner wheel arch near bumper

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,752 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,030 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,030 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,590 miles

heavy corrosion offside rear spring

some corrosion rear metal brake pipe

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,590 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion offside rear coil spring

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,014 miles

both front and offside rear tyres age cracks

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 64,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 61,055 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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G185 DKB is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G185 DKB, 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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G185 DKB is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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