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F227 DGF

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 DGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,346 miles

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

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

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

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,171 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear and off side front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,312 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
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F227 DGF is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F227 DGF, 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 F227 DGF registered?

F227 DGF is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F227 DGF safe to buy?

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