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G656 PFL

1990 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,265 mi
Last recorded128,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 PFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 128,265 miles

sills slightly corroded

all brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2012 128,235 miles

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

all brake pipes slight corrosion

sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,592 miles

rear sills corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 116,567 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Oil leak

fog light switch upside down

front number plate starting delaminat

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,314 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 102,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate slighly obsuerd by the ball hitch

Fail 21 Jul 2008 101,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate slighly obsuerd by the ball hitch

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,282 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 99,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 97,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G656 PFL is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G656 PFL, 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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G656 PFL is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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