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F420 FGJ

1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto72,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 FGJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,036 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,036 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,011 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty replace soon

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,853 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 73,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate is cracked

Rear registration plate is becoming stained

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx Auto?

Based on 754 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,643
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 53
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
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F420 FGJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glx Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F420 FGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F420 FGJ registered?

F420 FGJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F420 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F420 FGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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