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G974 OGY

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 OGY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,137 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 42,092 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2024 42,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,964 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 41,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill / Floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill / floor. Previous repair corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 40,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill / Floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill / floor. Previous repair corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,215 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 38,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,578 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,307 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,157 miles

corrossion starting o/s/f floor pan

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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G974 OGY is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G974 OGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G974 OGY registered?

G974 OGY is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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