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F132 DDO

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,111 mi
Last recorded145,111 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 DDO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 145,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 145,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 145,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 141,787 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 141,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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F132 DDO is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 F132 DDO, 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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What year was F132 DDO registered?

F132 DDO is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F132 DDO safe to buy?

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