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F631 XEG

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,568 mi
Last recorded44,568 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF631 XEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,568 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 44,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,548 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 44,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,495 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 44,039 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,968 miles

under body corroded and various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 43,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded front to rear and various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 43,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded front to rear and various brake pipes are corroded

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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F631 XEG is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F631 XEG, 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.

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What year was F631 XEG registered?

F631 XEG is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 1988.

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