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T187 VFB

1999 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,692 mi
Last recorded126,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 VFB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 126,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 126,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,546 miles

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in osf inner wing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in osf inner wing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 77,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,118 miles

both front wishbone arms rear bushes splitting

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r shock outer casing corroded

play in n/s/r droplink

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,150 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,526 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

damage on nearside

Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,251 miles

damage on nearside of vehicle

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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T187 VFB is a 1999 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T187 VFB, 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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T187 VFB is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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