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F779 CKO

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 CKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,979 miles

Both front floorpans corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,408 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Front floor pan corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

front number damage

Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,420 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 111,082 miles

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

front floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,479 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,478 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,184 miles

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

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

engine smoking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 104,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,646 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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F779 CKO is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CKO, 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.

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What year was F779 CKO registered?

F779 CKO is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F779 CKO safe to buy?

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