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E306 KPA

1988 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 KPA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 56,603 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,237 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 52,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 52,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,494 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,318 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
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E306 KPA is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E306 KPA, 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 E306 KPA registered?

E306 KPA is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E306 KPA safe to buy?

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