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F944 XTG

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 XTG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion developing at rear of offside sill panel and rear suspension components.

Offside rear damper weak

Oil leak from filter

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,793 miles

Corrosion advancing on nearside rear suspension arms

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Corrosion advancing on nearside rear suspension arms

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,925 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,032 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,032 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 63,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,821 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F944 XTG is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F944 XTG, 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 F944 XTG registered?

F944 XTG is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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