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E300 ORU

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 ORU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 84,646 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked in tread

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,646 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,233 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 41,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,809 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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E300 ORU is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E300 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E300 ORU registered?

E300 ORU is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E300 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 ORU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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