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E563 FMV

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,783 mi
Last recorded66,783 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE563 FMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,782 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 64,009 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 64,009 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 58,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 48,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,927 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,935 miles

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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E563 FMV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E563 FMV, 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 E563 FMV registered?

E563 FMV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E563 FMV safe to buy?

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