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F109 LAP

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 LAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to bothe rear wheel tubs

Fail 7 Jan 2012 90,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not in pescribed areas

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,804 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 82,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 21 Jan 2010 71,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,225 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,824 miles

both front tyres low inside edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,581 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 46,574 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,160 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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F109 LAP is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 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 F109 LAP, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F109 LAP is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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