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F761 XFX

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 XFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

welded repairs to nearside front floor areas nearside offside floor to seal areas corrored and weak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,087 miles

welded repair to offside rear drop pannel

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,139 miles

all front suspension componts corrored

outer seals corrored with welded repairs

Pass 21 May 2011 105,178 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,828 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,821 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,119 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,034 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 10,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 92,035 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 92,035 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F761 XFX is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F761 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F761 XFX registered?

F761 XFX is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F761 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F761 XFX 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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