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H353 VDM

1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,267 mi
Last recorded111,267 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive94,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 VDM
MakeMazda
Model323 SE Executive
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 111,267 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front door difficult to open from inside

Pass 2 May 2007 105,102 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2007 105,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,453 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 99,453 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE Executive?

Based on 908 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

58.7%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 116
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
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H353 VDM is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 94,470 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 Executive fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H353 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda 323 SE Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H353 VDM is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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