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F905 OPX

1988 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 OPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 136,241 miles

Blue oil smoke on start-up

Both body sill flanges are corroded.

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin.

Corrosion starting in offside central and rear outer body sill and in nearside central outer body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside front floor and nearside front floor.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Small splits on both wiper blade rubbers.

Some damage to front number plate

Some damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 28 Apr 2008 136,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Blue oil smoke on start-up

Both body sill flanges are corroded.

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin.

Corrosion starting in offside central and rear outer body sill and in nearside central outer body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside front floor and nearside front floor.

Corrsosion in both rear wheel arches - taped repair made but advise further taping.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Small splits on both wiper blade rubbers.

Some damage to front number plate

Some damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 1 May 2007 130,885 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 130,764 miles

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

Corrosion in front end of nearside rear outer arch.

Corrosion starting in offside central and rear outer body sill, offside front floor nand offside rear inner body sill.

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

Some blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 8 May 2006 126,484 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 126,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks †smoke emits from exhaust

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 OPX is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 76,964 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 F905 OPX, 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 38 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 OPX registered?

F905 OPX is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1988.

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