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F653 FGN

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 FGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,782 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 6 Dec 2017 89,217 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,774 miles

various steel brake pipes surface rusting

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust is corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,612 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 41,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,943 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,027 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F653 FGN is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 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 F653 FGN, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F653 FGN is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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