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F156 VFX

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 VFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car has been under sealed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,358 miles

Both inner sills corroded at rear

Both outer sills deformed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear outer sill lips damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2021 65,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,759 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,364 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Both outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Wheels stick out past the body

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,361 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Both outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Wheels stick out past the body

Fail 26 Mar 2016 55,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust noisy

stretched tyres/wheels protruding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,276 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,276 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,929 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,350 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 42,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F156 VFX is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F156 VFX, 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 F156 VFX registered?

F156 VFX is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 December 1988.

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