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F509 HGW

1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,024 mi
Last recorded66,024 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto72,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 HGW
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,733 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,733 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 61,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx Auto?

Based on 754 MOT tests across 170 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,643
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 53
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
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F509 HGW is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 72,898 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F509 HGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F509 HGW registered?

F509 HGW is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F509 HGW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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