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F900 YEL

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,396 mi
Last recorded85,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 YEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2010 85,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 85,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 67,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 67,638 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 58,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 58,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,518 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 50,518 miles

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

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

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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F900 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F900 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F900 YEL registered?

F900 YEL is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F900 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F900 YEL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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