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E572 NOW

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE572 NOW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 119,253 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,249 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,032 miles

Oil leak

smell of fuel around tank area

Fail 18 Mar 2014 119,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

slight bind on nearside front brake

smell of fuel around tank area

Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,520 miles

rear suspension strut sliding bushes worn + play n/s+o/s

Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre severely perished

parking brake efforts low - 20% (min 16%)

rear suspension strut sliding bushes worn + play n/s+o/s

wiper blades very poor

***FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE NO FRICTION SURFACES***

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,205 miles

front and rear hubs and components corroded

front tyres perished around tread

o/s/r tyre perished around inner tyre wall

radiator in very deteriated condition

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight brake pipe corrosion front to rear

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

suspension listing to n/s

wipers smear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 117,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front and rear hubs and components corroded

front tyres perished around tread

o/s/r tyre perished around inner tyre wall

radiator in very deteriated condition

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight brake pipe corrosion front to rear

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

suspension listing to n/s

wipers smear

Pass 4 May 2010 116,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 116,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

bottom hose clip missing (replaced)

cv boots perished

front anti roll link bar bushes perished

front tyres cracked inner tyre walls and tread

radiator poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorber bushes

screen chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,783 miles

o/s/f tyre started to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,196 miles

rear anti-roll bar link bushes in poor condition.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 115,196 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear anti-roll bar link bushes in poor condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 114,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake discs rusted

fuel smell under car

many suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 114,122 miles

brake discs rusted

fuel smell under car

many suspension bushes perished

Fail 20 Sep 2005 113,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 113,507 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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E572 NOW is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 E572 NOW, 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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E572 NOW is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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