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E492 LAN

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 LAN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 91,031 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 90,983 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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E492 LAN is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E492 LAN, 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 E492 LAN registered?

E492 LAN is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E492 LAN safe to buy?

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