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E269 WKE

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 WKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2013 89,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes rusty

nearside rear quarter pannel damaged

outer sills covered

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,269 miles

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

power steering is more powerful when turning to the left than the right

Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

power steering is more powerful when turning to the left than the right

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,822 miles

(Under bonnet) - Corrosion within 30cm of front strut tops.

Both sills and floorpans corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front inner c.v gaiter split.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

(Under bonnet) - Corrosion within 30cm of front strut tops.

Both sills and floorpans corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front inner c.v gaiter split.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,168 miles

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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E269 WKE is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E269 WKE, 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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E269 WKE is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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