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F260 JMW

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 JMW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 128,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ofside front body has slight damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 123,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2010 116,777 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 116,777 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 111,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,224 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 102,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,686 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 88,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 88,939 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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F260 JMW is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F260 JMW, 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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F260 JMW is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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