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G788 NNN

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 NNN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 121,487 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

metal fuel pipes and clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

o/s/f strut top mounting/bearing is noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,257 miles

VEHICLES UNDER AND OUTER BODY SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORRISION

Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,766 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 97,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 86,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,530 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 78,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,182 miles

both rear flexihoses perrished

general underbody corrosion

offside outer cv gaitor perrished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front disks corroded

both front flexihoses perrished

slight movement in both rear trailing arm front bushes

some surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

sump heavily corroded and leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2006 73,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front disks corroded

both front flexihoses perrished

both rear flexihoses perrished

general underbody corrosion

off side front disk been hot wheel has slight bind

offside outer cv gaitor perrished

slight movement in both rear trailng arm front bushes

some surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

sump heavily corroded and leaking

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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G788 NNN is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G788 NNN, 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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G788 NNN is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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