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F951 JMV

1988 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,539 mi
Last recorded44,539 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF951 JMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 44,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,604 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 35,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,044 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 25,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,945 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,945 miles

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

engine burning oil

oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,412 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 22,412 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,881 miles

ENGINEEMITS BLUE SMOKE ON IDLE

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,568 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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F951 JMV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 F951 JMV, 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 F951 JMV registered?

F951 JMV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F951 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F951 JMV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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