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F770 RFB

1989 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,543 mi
Last recorded55,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF770 RFB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,543 miles

O/S/R DOOR FOULS OPENING.SLIGHT INTERACTION ALL LIGHTS.EXHAUST LEAK.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL?LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,117 miles

HEADLIGHTS AIM/PATTERN POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.EXHAUST LEAK.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,178 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,646 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,156 miles

all four tyres starting to split in tread

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,712 miles

all four tyres - splits in tread no canvas showing yet

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,712 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres - splits in tread no canvas showing yet

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,250 miles

both front flexi brakes hose started to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 51,575 miles

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

FRONT FLEXIS VERY SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 51,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding on

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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F770 RFB is a 1989 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F770 RFB, 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 F770 RFB registered?

F770 RFB is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F770 RFB safe to buy?

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