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F75 JKE

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,780 mi
Last recorded52,780 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 JKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi Pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,810 miles

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,548 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,442 miles

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

Offside rear inner sill and Offside front floor getting weak

Wipers noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,283 miles

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

offside front floor corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2009 46,283 miles

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

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

offside front floor corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,624 miles

slight exhaust blow in the region of manifold or downpipe

Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,093 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F75 JKE is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F75 JKE, 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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What year was F75 JKE registered?

F75 JKE is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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