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F103 JAA

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,683 mi
Last recorded69,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 JAA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,683 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside of vehicle including suspension components is corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,545 miles

front no. plate cracked but secure

Fail 10 Jul 2009 54,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no. plate cracked but secure

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,384 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 43,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,498 miles

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

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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F103 JAA is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 F103 JAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F103 JAA registered?

F103 JAA is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F103 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 JAA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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