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E336 FFG

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,550 mi
Last recorded121,550 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE336 FFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,550 miles

oil leak\front brake pads wearing\brake pipes\tyre pressures\slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2009 121,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak\front brake pads wearing\brake pipes\tyre pressures\slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,051 miles

brake pipes for corrosion

hand brake travel

ns mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake pipes for corrosion

clutch slipping

hand brake travel

ns mirror glass cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,590 miles

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

passenger door mirror damaged

rear wiper is missing

Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper is missing

slight damage to the nearside door mirror

Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,179 miles

1. engine block stained with old oil † †2. rear wiper blade missing † †3. passenger mirror broken † †4. interior blowing fan,stays on with key removed(could cause a flat battery)

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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E336 FFG is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E336 FFG, 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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E336 FFG is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E336 FFG safe to buy?

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