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F859 GKJ

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 GKJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE/REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R INNER SILL (MARKED YELLOW) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R INNER SILL AND END SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive VARIOUS PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS POOR/CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper McPherson strut mounting is corroded

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

Vehicle structure and suspension components are corroded but not excessively

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,589 miles

N/S/R BRAKE READING IMPROVED >> NEW COMPONENTS REQUIRED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL GETTING LOW 3mm+ TYRE PRESSURES LOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 97,586 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven N/S SLOW TO OPERATE (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL GETTING LOW 3mm+ TYRE PRESSURES LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,982 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,979 miles

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

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,672 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VISUALLY CORRODED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT No PLATE POOR CONDITION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012

ALL SUSPENSION OMPONENTS/FITTINGS CORRODED

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT No PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S REAR FOOT BRAKE READING SLOWER TO OPPERATE > DRUM OFF INSPECTION ADVISED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,825 miles

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

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

damage in b zone of windscreen

dust cover missing from o/s rear hub bearing

underside of vehicle generally corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2010 90,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under side of veichle is generally very corroded but slolid

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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F859 GKJ is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 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 F859 GKJ, 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 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F859 GKJ is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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