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F266 PPB

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,096 mi
Last recorded63,096 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 PPB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,594 miles

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

engine temp high

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

condition of vehicle corroded.

corrosion on both sides inner sills.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,866 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 54,522 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 Nov 2005 52,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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F266 PPB is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 F266 PPB, 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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F266 PPB is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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