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G780 VBK

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,409 mi
Last recorded63,409 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG780 VBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,409 miles

front brake pads well worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and well worn on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit 155r13

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 63,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads well worn

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and well worn on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit 155r13

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,753 miles

both front tyres peirshed

both rear tyres peirshed

osf tyre at 2m

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 48,432 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
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G780 VBK is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G780 VBK, 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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G780 VBK is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G780 VBK safe to buy?

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