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E252 BDV

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,617 mi
Last recorded50,617 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 BDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,617 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 38,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,277 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,390 miles

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

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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E252 BDV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E252 BDV, 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 E252 BDV registered?

E252 BDV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E252 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E252 BDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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