MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle very corroded.
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F278 FDV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F278 FDV, 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 F278 FDV registered?
F278 FDV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1988.
Is F278 FDV safe to buy?
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