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F436 AOA

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,229 mi
Last recorded132,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF436 AOA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,076 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 124,071 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 102,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,919 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 81,913 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 70,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,140 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,888 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 55,869 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,162 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 54,143 miles

Nearside Front 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 Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,326 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,844 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 50,825 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,069 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,631 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 47,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,112 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,663 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 39,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F436 AOA is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F436 AOA, 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 F436 AOA registered?

F436 AOA is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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