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F833 VHG

1988 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 VHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,870 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,088 miles

Rear brakes will need adjustment or replacement before next mot

Fail 6 Jul 2006 43,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F833 VHG is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F833 VHG, 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 F833 VHG registered?

F833 VHG is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F833 VHG safe to buy?

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