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G730 KNG

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

210,874 mi
Last recorded210,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 KNG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 210,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

considerable welding underneath car

hand brake only just passed

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2010 206,201 miles

CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

DAMP AROUND REAR SHOCKS

HEAVY REPAIR WORK CARRIED OUT TO UNDER BODY [WELDED PLATES ]

N/S/HAND BRAKE READING VERY LOW [ONLY JUST PASSED]

N/S/R BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

OIL LEAKS

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F WHEN WHEEL SPUN

Fail 9 Nov 2010 206,201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

DAMP AROUND REAR SHOCKS

HEAVY REPAIR WORK CARRIED OUT TO UNDER BODY [WELDED PLATES ]

N/S/HAND BRAKE READING VERY LOW [ONLY JUST PASSED]

N/S/R BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

OIL LEAKS

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

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F WHEN WHEEL SPUN

Pass 9 Jan 2010 202,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 202,180 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 197,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 197,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 191,710 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable t check outter sills (sill covers fitted)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 191,710 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to check outter sills (sill covers fitted)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 183,376 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 183,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise both inner sills surface corrosion

advise both rear arches surface corrosion

advise o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

oil leak

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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G730 KNG is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G730 KNG, 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 G730 KNG registered?

G730 KNG is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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