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E449 BFJ

1988 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,853 mi
Last recorded61,853 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 BFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,853 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both outer constant velocity boots weak

front and rear number plates deteriating

nearside rear shock damp

rear shocks soft on bounce

water in offside front sidelight lense unit

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,853 miles

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

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

rear shocks soft on bounce

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both outer constant velocity boots weak

front and rear number plates deteriating

nearside rear shock damp

water in offside front sidelight lense unit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,812 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing low

near side rear shock leaking

rear number plate faded

water in off side front side light lense

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,782 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,782 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses cracking

offside front side light condensated

rear tyres cracking

shocks soft

tyrte size 155/80/13

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,453 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack and deteriate

both front outer cv boots cracking and starting to deteriate

both rear tyres cracking due to age

oil leak to engine

rear tail gate struts weak

shocks soft

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake hoses cracking

offside rear tyre cracking due to age 155/80/13

rear tail gate struts weak

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,266 miles

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

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

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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E449 BFJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E449 BFJ, 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 E449 BFJ registered?

E449 BFJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E449 BFJ safe to buy?

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