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E279 BDV

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,559 mi
Last recorded44,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 BDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 44,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 43,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,122 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 40,122 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 39,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear registration plate soiled

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,513 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,537 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 3,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 3,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,724 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes perished

all shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

front registration plate repaired

fuel tank vent pipe corroded slightly

offside front brake hose perished slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,096 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 31,039 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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E279 BDV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E279 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 E279 BDV registered?

E279 BDV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E279 BDV safe to buy?

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