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F589 MHJ

1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,976 mi
Last recorded73,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto72,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF589 MHJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,641 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 68,633 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F589 MHJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F589 MHJ, 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 F589 MHJ registered?

F589 MHJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx Auto, first registered on 2 December 1988.

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