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F706 PUU

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,248 mi
Last recorded50,248 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 PUU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,248 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,892 miles

O/s/rear and n/s/front tyres perished.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,892 miles

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

O/s/rear and n/s/front tyres perished.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,661 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 37,709 miles

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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F706 PUU is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F706 PUU, 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 F706 PUU registered?

F706 PUU is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F706 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F706 PUU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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