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F273 GKL

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 GKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,296 miles

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

front tyres 175 65 14 rear tyres 185 65 14

offside rear handbrake slightly down may need attention soon

offside rear inner sill slight corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,167 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,063 miles

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Fail 23 Jan 2014 61,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,236 miles

front exhaust section corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,263 miles

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

front exhaust section corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,373 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body, chassis, brake pipes & suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body, chassis, brake pipes & suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,307 miles

slight corrosion both rear sill ends

Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F273 GKL 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 70.6%.

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 F273 GKL, 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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F273 GKL is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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