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F70 BYC

1988 Mazda 323 Glx

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

174,396 mi
Last recorded174,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx84,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 BYC
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 174,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 172,969 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 172,969 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 172,703 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 164,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 164,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

O/S/F CV Boot perishing

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (copper type)

Pass 16 May 2006 153,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 153,797 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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F70 BYC is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,197 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F70 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F70 BYC registered?

F70 BYC is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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