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G214 TYT

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,208 mi
Last recorded142,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG214 TYT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES, INNER & OUTER (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

REAR SUSPENSION HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,651 miles

ENGINE RUNS HOT AT EXTENDED IDLE , ELECTRIC FAN NOT TURNINNG ON .

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR SUSPENTION HAS EXCESS CORROSION .

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 138,589 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE RUNS HOT AT EXTENDED IDLE , ELECTRIC FAN NOT TURNINNG ON .

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR SUSPENTION HAS EXCESS CORROSION .

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 133,907 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 133,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,928 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2012 128,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,369 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 124,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 124,326 miles

both front brake flexi pipes staring to crack

o/s/f outer sill holed due to corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,186 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 17 Nov 2009 124,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,679 miles

Excess corrosion (hole) to o/s/f outer sill.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 119,678 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Excess corrosion (hole) to o/s/f outer sill.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 114,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 110,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 110,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G214 TYT is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G214 TYT, 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 G214 TYT registered?

G214 TYT is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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