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F355 XEX

1988 Mazda 323 Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx84,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 XEX
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside handbrake mechanism partially seized

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,580 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,444 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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F355 XEX is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,197 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F355 XEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F355 XEX registered?

F355 XEX is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F355 XEX safe to buy?

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