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F448 ROY

1989 Mazda 323 Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 Glx90,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 ROY
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 101,193 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes slightly deterirated

front number plate craked

Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes slightly deterirated

front number plate craked

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear anti roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

rear suspension corroded

rear suspension top mounts corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

nearside rear service brack slightly poor

rear shock absorber top mounts corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 87,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight weep from steering rack.

Fail 20 May 2006 85,738 miles

Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension corroded

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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F448 ROY is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 90,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 ROY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F448 ROY is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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