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G958 EJL

1989 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,317 mi
Last recorded145,317 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE115,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 EJL
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2007 145,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

both rear shock top mounts heavely corroded and deteriorating

front and rear sub frames and all suspention componants heavy corrosion

front to rear and rear metal fuel pipes heavy corrosion

fuel low light illuminated

inner and outer sills front to rear heavy corrosion not excessive at time of test

nearside front brake slight bind

offside and nearside front ,middle and rear chassie rails all heavy corrosion not excessive at time of test

washer fluid low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 137,562 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 137,000 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE?

Based on 889 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
4,669
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106
constant velocity joint gaiter split 101
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 59
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G958 EJL is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 115,483 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G958 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G958 EJL is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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