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F508 SPD

1989 Mazda 323 Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 Glx90,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 SPD
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2005 81,387 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 81,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

major oil leak

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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F508 SPD is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F508 SPD, 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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What year was F508 SPD registered?

F508 SPD is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F508 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F508 SPD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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