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F885 HKM

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,254 mi
Last recorded104,254 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 HKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills starting to corrode o/s and n/s

rear tail gate struts worn

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,760 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass chipped. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 93,159 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,421 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,945 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 88,944 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,478 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F885 HKM is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F885 HKM, 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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F885 HKM is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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