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F779 CEC

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 CEC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,105 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,726 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded but not excessively not affecting structure

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

underside has light corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

underside has light corrotion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,340 miles

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

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT SURFACE CORROTION

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,579 miles

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

underside has light corrotion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,096 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F779 CEC is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F779 CEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F779 CEC registered?

F779 CEC is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F779 CEC safe to buy?

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