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F232 JGN

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,480 mi
Last recorded35,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 JGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 355,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,267 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F brake sqweaks

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,296 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator deteration on fins

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2007 29,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread low

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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F232 JGN is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F232 JGN, 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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F232 JGN is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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