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F248 GYJ

1988 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,038 mi
Last recorded130,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,038 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 130,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 129,091 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 129,091 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 128,524 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 128,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,705 miles

inner sills rusting

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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F248 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F248 GYJ, 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 F248 GYJ registered?

F248 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F248 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 GYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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