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G73 JVF

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 JVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,108 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,947 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front inner disc corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front inner disc corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,863 miles

n/s rear tyre beginning to distort on inner shoulder

slight corrosion to inner o/s wing around spring

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear tyre beginning to distort on inner shoulder

slight corrosion to inner o/s wing around spring

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,815 miles

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

front o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,961 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wheel alinement

nearside wiper

various components / panalling corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,364 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 81,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear shockobsorber damp

various under body panels and components cooroding

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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G73 JVF is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G73 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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G73 JVF is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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