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E460 PFX

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE460 PFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 112,802 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,300 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 9 Apr 2011 108,300 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 99,913 miles

some suspension bushes weak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 91,318 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing/strut slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2006 88,295 miles

some suspension rubber bushes getting weak

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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E460 PFX is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E460 PFX, 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 E460 PFX registered?

E460 PFX is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E460 PFX safe to buy?

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