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F198 TLJ

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 TLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2005 103,204 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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F198 TLJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F198 TLJ, 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 F198 TLJ registered?

F198 TLJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F198 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F198 TLJ shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F198 TLJ have outstanding finance?

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