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E48 KHG

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 KHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,579 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,771 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot struts defective

front wipers starting to smear

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight interaction on indicators with rear side lights

Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,615 miles

Blue smoke noted , borderline pass when using correct test procedures. REQUIRES CLOSE MONITORING

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2006 80,545 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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E48 KHG is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc 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 E48 KHG, 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 E48 KHG registered?

E48 KHG is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E48 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 KHG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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