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GIG 8226

1989 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8226
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Exhaust corroding, slight leak centre box, rear mount in poor condition

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

Front and all rear brake pipes corroding, osf brake pipe corroding and rear brake hose collars corroded

Front anti roll bar end link bushes badly split but not resulting in excessive movement, recommend replacement

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Os Rear tyre perished and sidewall damaged

Rear Subframe and all front and rear suspension components (highly stressed) very badly corroded, recommend attention

Rear anti roll bar link bushes perished and splitting

Rear brake back plates and drums corroded

Repairs to nsr lower sill, sill drop plate and inner wheel arch end plate corroding

Signs of corrosion all floor pans and rear boot floor and rear chassis rails

Signs of corrosion nsf chassis rail and front cross member in prescribed areas

foot and handbrake travel,rear brake balance poor

tail gate struts defective

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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GIG 8226 is a 1989 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 GIG 8226, 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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What year was GIG 8226 registered?

GIG 8226 is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is GIG 8226 safe to buy?

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