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F430 TFX

1988 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 TFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 87,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 83,132 miles

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

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

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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F430 TFX is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F430 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F430 TFX registered?

F430 TFX is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F430 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F430 TFX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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