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E744 DTW

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,933 mi
Last recorded53,933 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE744 DTW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,913 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,887 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,866 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,331 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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E744 DTW is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E744 DTW, 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 E744 DTW registered?

E744 DTW is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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