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E959 KLA

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,372 mi
Last recorded82,372 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 KLA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 82,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 81,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 81,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 80,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,641 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 79,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 77,765 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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E959 KLA is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E959 KLA, 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 E959 KLA registered?

E959 KLA is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E959 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E959 KLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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