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F159 OPK

1989 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,945 mi
Last recorded100,945 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 Glx Auto81,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 OPK
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 100,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 100,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres slightly out of round

oil leak under gearbox

surface corrosion off side front floor area

surface corrosion on front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2006 94,855 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx Auto?

Based on 754 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,643
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 53
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
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F159 OPK is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 81,284 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 Glx Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F159 OPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F159 OPK is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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