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G970 YAR

1989 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,166 mi
Last recorded177,166 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 SE115,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 YAR
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 177,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 177,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2006 165,514 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 165,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 146,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 146,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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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G970 YAR is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G970 YAR, 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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G970 YAR is a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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