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T189 GRC

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 GRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s rear tyre aged and has sidewall damage.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s rear tyre aged and has sidewall damage.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

wipers worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,624 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly stepping

rear silencer exhaust joint

Fail 4 Aug 2011 89,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer exhaust joint

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

o/s/r tyre slightly stepping

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 65,410 miles

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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T189 GRC is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T189 GRC, 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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What year was T189 GRC registered?

T189 GRC is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T189 GRC safe to buy?

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