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G284 XAR

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 XAR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch / spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch / spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,661 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch / sill end (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both covered in red paint (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,174 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,174 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,163 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all exhaust system deteriorated an slightly blowing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all exhaust system deteriorated an slightly blowing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,836 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 33,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,706 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 32,706 miles

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

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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G284 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G284 XAR, 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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G284 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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