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G478 VKR

1989 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 VKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,874 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 120,874 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT COVERS SPLIT

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE CLAMP LOOSE.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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G478 VKR is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G478 VKR, 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 G478 VKR registered?

G478 VKR is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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