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G977 PDV

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG977 PDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,693 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear upper suspension top mount corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,693 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside rear upper suspension top mount corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,918 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,320 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,318 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,318 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear spring top mount corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,152 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,152 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,972 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,343 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 58,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 54,429 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 54,429 miles

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

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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G977 PDV is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G977 PDV, 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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G977 PDV is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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