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G408 APH

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 APH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 105,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,661 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,962 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,141 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear wheel barings slight noise NO roughness.

slight travel on handbrake.

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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G408 APH is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G408 APH, 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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G408 APH is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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