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T169 VGA

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 VGA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,215 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 140,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,446 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

corrsion to front and rear suspension

light corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread outer edge

o/s/f anit roll arm link rubber split

Fail 14 Dec 2009 84,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrsion to front and rear suspension

light corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread outer edge

o/s/f anit roll arm link rubber split

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,514 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,337 miles

center to rear exhaust jiont in poor condition

corrosion on rear suspension

light corrosion starting under vehecle

Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

center to rear exhaust jiont in poor condition

corrosion on rear suspension

light corrosion starting under vehecle

Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear of sills starting to corrode

exhaust system generally corroded

front brake discs corroded and slightly worn

front tyres only just legal and wearing on edges

heat sheild breaking away from cat

offside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear of sills starting to corrode

exhaust system generally corroded

front brakes discs corroded and slightly worn

front tyres only just legal and wearing on edges

heat sheild breaking away from cat

offside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,251 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes rusty

rear number plate fading

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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T169 VGA is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 T169 VGA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T169 VGA is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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