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F835 BWR

1988 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,898 mi
Last recorded126,898 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 BWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2006 126,898 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 126,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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F835 BWR is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F835 BWR, 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 F835 BWR registered?

F835 BWR is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 1988.

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