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F349 CEY

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 CEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,442 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

offside front floor rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

offside front floor rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,719 miles

all shockabsorbers getting weak.rear wiper split.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 68,606 miles

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

all shockabsorbers getting weak.rear wiper split.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

THe brake fluid is black

The handbrake lever is slightly high

The rear wiper blade is torn

There is a slight bind on the front wheels when spun

There is a slight engine oil leak

There is slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 21 Aug 2008 65,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

THe brake fluid is black

The handbrake lever is slightly high

The n/s front wheel rim is buckled

The rear wiper blade is torn

There is a slight bind on the front wheels when spun

There is a slight engine oil leak

There is slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,208 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
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F349 CEY is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F349 CEY, 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 F349 CEY registered?

F349 CEY is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F349 CEY safe to buy?

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