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F476 PPB

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF476 PPB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2008 96,798 miles

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

general under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f suspension bushes worn . advise replacements......

n/s/r strut top mount corroded....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit , tread uneven....

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter perished , advise replacement.....

rear brake pipes corroded.....

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,128 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,105 miles

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

advise brake inspection....

corrosion in n/s/r outer sill, advise attension....

n/s/f suspension lower wish bone bushes worn , advise replacements....

n/s/r lower ball joint gaiter split....

o/s/f c/v gaiter perishing....

o/s/r coil spring corroded.& shock absorber top mount corroding...

wet test....

Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,501 miles

0/s outer c/v gaiter perishing.

advise brake inspection.

front number plate cracked.

general light under body corrosion.

n/s/f suspension lower ball joint boot split.

n/s/r lamp lense cracked.

tail gate struts not operating.

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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F476 PPB is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F476 PPB, 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 F476 PPB registered?

F476 PPB is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F476 PPB safe to buy?

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