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F52 LAL

1989 Mazda 323

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 LAL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 40,774 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 38,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have light ageing cracks

Pass 2 May 2007 38,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have light ageing cracks

Pass 3 May 2006 38,229 miles

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

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

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

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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F52 LAL is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F52 LAL, 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 F52 LAL registered?

F52 LAL is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F52 LAL safe to buy?

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