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F221 BSM

1989 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 BSM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,171 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 37,171 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel high but still has reserve travel

surafce corossion on underside of vehicle

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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F221 BSM is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F221 BSM, 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 F221 BSM registered?

F221 BSM is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F221 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F221 BSM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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