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F790 ULJ

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 ULJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,768 miles

n/s/f accident damage including headlight, sidelight and wing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,931 miles

exhaust aa little noisy- no significant leaksfound*

oil leaks* anti-roll bar end bushes worn* nsf lower ball joint gaiter worn* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* sunstrip remoVed for test*brake pipes corroded in general*

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,878 miles

various oil leaks* rear anti-roll bar end bushes worn* rear tyres worn* suspect rear shock absorbers beginning to seep - seal not clearly breached* shields on underbody ,etc, restrict examination*

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various oil leaks* rear anti-roll bar end bushes worn* rear tyres worn* suspect rear shock absorbers beginning to seep - seal not clearly breached* shields on underbody ,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,611 miles

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* ACCEPTABLE STICKERS AND SUNSTRIP ON WINDSCREEN AND VERY MINOR DAMAGE IN ZONE A* FRONT TYRE WALLS HEAVILY PERISHED* SUSPECT SEEPAGE FROM FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS - OK SEALS NOT CLEARLY BREACHED*

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,173 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN* UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES CORRODED* EMISSIONS VALUES HIGH BEFORE SERVICE ETC*

Pass 4 Jul 2005 61,416 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
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F790 ULJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F790 ULJ, 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 F790 ULJ registered?

F790 ULJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F790 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F790 ULJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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