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G304 TYU

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 TYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,935 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody sills undersilled

Fail 10 Apr 2026 51,935 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody sills undersilled

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,875 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,832 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light light damaged but been repaired with red tape not affecting light

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,706 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/side rear lamp taped up

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,768 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,100 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,238 miles

n/side rear lamp taped up

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,238 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/side rear lamp taped up

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r light unit slightly deteriorated

slight low effort on o/s/r parking brake

Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r light unit slightly deteriorated

slight low effort on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,445 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,826 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

two front + o/s/r tyres has cuts.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,797 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,190 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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G304 TYU is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G304 TYU, 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 G304 TYU registered?

G304 TYU is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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