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F298 KMR

1989 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 KMR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 65,647 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/f headlamp lense has slight damage

Fail 30 Apr 2009 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/f headlamp lense has slight damage

Pass 1 May 2008 64,837 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2007 63,961 miles

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Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight corrosion on n/s/f floorpan

Pass 3 May 2006 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KMR is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F298 KMR, 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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F298 KMR is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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