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E697 BAM

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,571 mi
Last recorded35,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 BAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,415 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front outer cv joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,257 miles

both rear tyres perrished

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

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

both rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,993 miles

battery insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 31,993 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,074 miles

coolant fan is on all the time

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,815 miles

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

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

geometry

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,284 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
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E697 BAM is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E697 BAM, 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 E697 BAM registered?

E697 BAM is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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