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F580 KGU

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 KGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,608 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,608 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,434 miles

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

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

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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F580 KGU is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F580 KGU, 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 F580 KGU registered?

F580 KGU is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 December 1988.

Is F580 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F580 KGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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