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F585 DKE

1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,875 mi
Last recorded135,875 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto72,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 DKE
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 135,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 135,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear off side door sill corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 131,630 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 131,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 127,767 miles

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

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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F585 DKE is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in White 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 F585 DKE, 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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F585 DKE is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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