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F408 RPO

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,770 mi
Last recorded4,770 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 RPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 90,618 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,726 miles

1. Some play in steering †2. Ns & OS inner & outer sills are corroded & weak in several places †3. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †4. Rear subframe is corroded †5. Rear & front steel brake pipes are corroded †

6. Oil Leak †7. Nsr & osr brake flexi hoses are in poor condition †8. Rear shock absorbers are weak

Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,663 miles

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

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

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

1. Some play in steering †2. Ns & Os inner & outer sills are corroded & weak in several places †3. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †4. Front brake pads are low †5. Rear subframe is corroded †

6. Rear & front steel brake pipes are corroded †7. Oil Leak †8. Nsr & Osr brake flexi hoses are in poor condition †9. Rear shock absorbers are weak

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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F408 RPO is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F408 RPO, 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 F408 RPO registered?

F408 RPO is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F408 RPO safe to buy?

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