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F359 GGC

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,714 mi
Last recorded112,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 GGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,250 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,454 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,411 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 74,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,303 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,843 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 45,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,385 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,885 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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F359 GGC is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F359 GGC, 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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What year was F359 GGC registered?

F359 GGC is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F359 GGC safe to buy?

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