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F342 FKP

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,882 mi
Last recorded170,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 FKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 170,882 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 170,882 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 168,057 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 168,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all steering and suspension parts rusted

exhaust system heavily rusted

front flexis slightly perished

n/s/ rack boot damp

o/s/f floor heavily rusted

o/s/f side light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

rear floor rusted

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2006 165,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 165,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advancing corrosion o s outer sill

coolant leak

front discs in poor condition

front flexi hoses perished

fuel filler neck corroded

o s f indicator lens damaged

o s r tyre wearing outer edge

radiator in poor condition

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2005 162,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 162,072 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F342 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F342 FKP, 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 F342 FKP registered?

F342 FKP is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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