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E259 JRY

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,908 mi
Last recorded69,908 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 JRY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,908 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,887 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer sill and drivers floor corroded slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

offside outer sill and drivers floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,322 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded and slightly holed at rear

Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside outer sill corroded and slightly holed at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,967 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit of 25%

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,390 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked (not down to cord)+worn close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,081 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 67,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,959 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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E259 JRY is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E259 JRY, 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 E259 JRY registered?

E259 JRY is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E259 JRY safe to buy?

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