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F481 OPC

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF481 OPC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,743 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,987 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 84,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

TESTED IN SOAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn slighty

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,682 miles

Surface corrosion O/S/R inner sill

small corrosion hole in O/S/F floor (near outer sill)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,549 miles

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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F481 OPC is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F481 OPC, 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 F481 OPC registered?

F481 OPC is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 February 1989.

Is F481 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F481 OPC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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