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E859 FBL

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 FBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,358 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,985 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,235 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,816 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,030 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,623 miles

no rear seats fitted in vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,926 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear service brake low effort

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

advice o/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

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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E859 FBL is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E859 FBL, 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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E859 FBL is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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