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G31 VYW

1990 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 VYW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2007 140,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 140,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 136,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 130,550 miles

general surface corrosion on all vehicle structure and metal pipes and suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2005 130,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion on all vehicle structure and metal pipes

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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G31 VYW is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,435 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 G31 VYW, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G31 VYW registered?

G31 VYW is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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