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G538 BBW

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 BBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,006 miles

Oil leak

both rear top strut mounts rusty

front cross member

metal brake pipes rusty

n/s door mirror

n/s outer sill

n/s rear inner wheel arch

n/s rear wheel slightly binding

o/s rear inner and outer wheel arches

o/s wing repeater

rear tyres starting to perish

sump rusty

underside rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,002 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake slightly binding

n/s rear tyre = sidewall o/s rear tyre sidewall

radiator leaking

rear metal brake pipes under body rusty / chassis rusty

sump rusty / front cross member

Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,920 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all metal brake pipes

both rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 106,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 10 Oct 2005 103,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 103,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G538 BBW is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G538 BBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G538 BBW registered?

G538 BBW is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G538 BBW safe to buy?

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