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E56 KDL

1988 Mazda 323 Glx

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx84,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 KDL
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 92,578 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,143 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 84,137 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front ball joint boots split..front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

hc high on idle...front & rear anti roll bar bushes perished...front brake disc's worn and corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 82,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 7 Jul 2005 81,252 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 81,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside front anti-roll bar linkage rubber incorrectly mounted

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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E56 KDL is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,197 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E56 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E56 KDL registered?

E56 KDL is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E56 KDL safe to buy?

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