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F282 KDV

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 KDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,177 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,747 miles

o/s/r light repaired with lens tape new light unit not available

Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r light repaired with lens tape new light unit not available

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 83,441 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 77,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 77,569 miles

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

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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F282 KDV is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F282 KDV, 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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What year was F282 KDV registered?

F282 KDV is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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