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E173 AGC

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE173 AGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all over corrosion to chassis

fuel pipes corroded

nearside headlamp dim

play in front suspension arms

Pass 15 Mar 2007 96,421 miles

engine smokey

several metal brake pipes corroding.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 96,374 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine smokey.

marginal brake pedal travel.

slight brake bind from offside rear.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 94,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 94,818 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroded & blowing. †fuel pipe corroded. †spare tyre flat. †several oil leaks.

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
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E173 AGC is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 76,964 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 E173 AGC, 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 38 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E173 AGC registered?

E173 AGC is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E173 AGC safe to buy?

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