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F401 JMX

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 JMX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 85,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on both front floors and rear inner sills

front number plate cracked and deteriating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,228 miles

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

front number plkate deteriating

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,219 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,219 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 67,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,346 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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F401 JMX is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 F401 JMX, 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 F401 JMX registered?

F401 JMX is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F401 JMX safe to buy?

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