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G924 BCV

1989 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,199 mi
Last recorded74,199 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 BCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,183 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

in my opinon this car should not be driven due to the o/s rear trailing arm being broken

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under side or vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,654 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under side or vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 51,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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G924 BCV is a 1989 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc 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 G924 BCV, 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 G924 BCV registered?

G924 BCV is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1989.

Is G924 BCV safe to buy?

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