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F905 LUF

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 LUF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,990 miles

Underbody corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,988 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS + OS inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF + NSR (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underbody corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,980 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

O/S/F brake slightly grabbing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,338 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,389 miles

all rear suspension corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,386 miles

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

all rear suspension corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,938 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 46,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,422 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,389 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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F905 LUF is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F905 LUF, 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 F905 LUF registered?

F905 LUF is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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