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G68 JVF

1989 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 JVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 134,521 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 134,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 134,369 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive under body corrosion

front number plate damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2005 130,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

extensive corrosion to rear supension components

extensive corrosion to under body

spare tyre flat and damaged

strongly advise offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2005 130,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

extensive corrosion to rear suspension components

extensive corrosion to under body

spare tyre flat and damaged

strongly advise offside rear tyre perished

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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G68 JVF is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G68 JVF, 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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G68 JVF is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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