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F453 UPR

1988 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,227 mi
Last recorded86,227 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 UPR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 82,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,412 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,403 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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F453 UPR is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F453 UPR, 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.

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What year was F453 UPR registered?

F453 UPR is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F453 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F453 UPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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