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F511 NDL

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 NDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 108,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration also smokey on idle (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat belt plug hard to engage into clip

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tailgate struts ineffective

engine missfire on idle

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine slightly smokey on idle

ns middle sill corroded

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,574 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,906 miles

both lower swivel dust covers perished

osf metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,893 miles

slight wear in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,088 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F511 NDL is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F511 NDL, 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 F511 NDL registered?

F511 NDL is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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