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E183 ODF

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE183 ODF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,563 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,940 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E183 ODF is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 E183 ODF, 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 E183 ODF registered?

E183 ODF is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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