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F298 GYJ

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

73,266 mi
Last recorded73,266 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2006 73,266 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all of exhaust system corroded

both rear anti roll links corroded

brake pipes rusty

front bonnet corroded

fuel pipes rusty on under side of vehicle

handbrake cables corroded

off side front tyre perished

off side rear inner boot corroded

slight exhaust blow

starter motor in poor working order

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,925 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 72,925 miles

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

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

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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F298 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F298 GYJ, 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 F298 GYJ registered?

F298 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F298 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F298 GYJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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