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F588 FVO

1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,942 mi
Last recorded75,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto72,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 FVO
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,942 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 702,244 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,748 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,748 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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F588 FVO is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in Red 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 F588 FVO, 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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What year was F588 FVO registered?

F588 FVO is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F588 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F588 FVO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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