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F961 KFC

1989 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,371 mi
Last recorded61,371 miles
Recorded on6 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 KFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2006 61,371 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

nearside front side lens temperary repair

offside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to perish

offside rear wheel sight play

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2006 61,361 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both inner sills starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

nearside front side lens temperary repair

offside outer driveshaft gaiter starting to perish

offside rear wheel sight play

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

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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F961 KFC is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F961 KFC, 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 F961 KFC registered?

F961 KFC is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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