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E231 KRV

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE231 KRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,440 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,660 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,819 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,348 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,763 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,884 miles

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 35,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,728 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,333 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 25,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E231 KRV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E231 KRV, 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 E231 KRV registered?

E231 KRV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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