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F52 NPL

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 NPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2006 144,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake check (to include disc thickness check)

boot struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

major oil leak from rear of engine

n/s/f indicator lamp broken

rear brake check (imbalance high)

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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F52 NPL is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F52 NPL registered?

F52 NPL is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 December 1988.

Is F52 NPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F52 NPL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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