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G348 SWL

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,856 mi
Last recorded165,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 SWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 165,856 miles

Oil leak

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

advice n/s/f tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 165,856 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

advice n/s/f tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 161,812 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 161,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 157,276 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 157,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2008 152,580 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

gearbox oil leak

offside rear sill has been welded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 152,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

gearbox oil leak

offside rear sill has been welded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,020 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 148,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 142,480 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 142,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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G348 SWL is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G348 SWL, 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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G348 SWL is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 October 1989.

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