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F897 JTA

1989 Mazda 323 Glx

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,082 mi
Last recorded37,082 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 323 Glx90,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 JTA
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 35,620 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,507 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 33,507 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 23,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 23,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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F897 JTA is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 90,577 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F897 JTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F897 JTA registered?

F897 JTA is a 1989 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F897 JTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 JTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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