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G738 ERU

1990 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,883 mi
Last recorded138,883 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 ERU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 138,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,842 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 138,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front floor, offside rear outer sill and offside rear inner wing rusting

Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,505 miles

noted cosmetic damage to nearside sill.

towbar beginning to corrode.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,248 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills & chassis rails beginning to corrode

Fail 5 Jun 2015 109,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear inner sills & rear chassis rails begining to corrode

wet test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,602 miles

rear inner sills & rear chassis rails begining to corrode

wet test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,341 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 97,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2012 90,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 90,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 May 2010 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 49,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,257 miles

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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G738 ERU is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G738 ERU, 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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What year was G738 ERU registered?

G738 ERU is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G738 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G738 ERU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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