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GEL 294V

1980 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1415cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,614 mi
Last recorded48,614 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 294V
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,415cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,614 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 48,614 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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GEL 294V is a 1980 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,415cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GEL 294V, 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 46 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 294V registered?

GEL 294V is a 1980 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GEL 294V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 294V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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