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F307 GYJ

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,676 miles

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front bulkhead corroded near suspension top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front floor corroded close to excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,351 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,093 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,090 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,853 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

nearsidefront tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,488 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded(at bulkhead)

near side front tyre getting low

vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,131 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing thin

slight gear oil leak

underbody and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin/smooth

slight gear oil leak

various minor areas of surface corrosion appearing on the underbody of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,655 miles

ADVISE O/S and N/S rear coil springs very rusty

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,652 miles

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

ADVISE O/S and N/S rear coil springs very rusty

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,660 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear suspension

damage / sharp edges to rear bumper covered with tape

damage to n/s rear wheel arch

exhaust caroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,141 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner engine bay suspenshionmountings

damage to o/s/f lower bumper and wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear suspenshion compoments

heavy damage to n/s/r wheel arch just out off prescribed area.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,806 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,791 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,970 miles

Corrosion to both front chassis legs in engine bay

Corrosion to both inner wheelarches close to strut top mounts in engine bay

Damage to N/S/R wheelarch lip

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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F307 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F307 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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F307 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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