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G289 XAR

1989 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,484 mi
Last recorded174,484 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 XAR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 174,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy corrosion under body

Pass 10 Nov 2016 169,186 miles

under side of the vehicle is corroded including suspension and sub frame components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 162,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 162,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 156,880 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 144,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 135,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 125,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 103,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 92,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 82,839 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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G289 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G289 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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What year was G289 XAR registered?

G289 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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