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F262 MFP

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 MFP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 71,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 71,365 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,648 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,670 miles

has a deep cut in nearside rear tyre but not touching the cords

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 66,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 65,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F262 MFP is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F262 MFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F262 MFP registered?

F262 MFP is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F262 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F262 MFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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