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F163 VCV

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 VCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,954 miles

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

rear inner arches rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,223 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sill very rusty

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s rear arch rusty

o/s rear inner wing rear end holed

rear axle rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,541 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sill rusted

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s rear arch rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,499 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer edge

o/s front outer cv boot perrishing

rear axle rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,499 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer edge

o/s front outer cv boot perrishing

rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,392 miles

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,522 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F163 VCV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F163 VCV, 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 F163 VCV registered?

F163 VCV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F163 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 VCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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