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F875 LTU

1989 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,455 mi
Last recorded69,455 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF875 LTU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 69,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,554 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,626 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 62,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,356 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 62,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,992 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,495 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,493 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,437 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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F875 LTU is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 F875 LTU, 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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What year was F875 LTU registered?

F875 LTU is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F875 LTU safe to buy?

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