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F96 XEL

1989 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 XEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,345 miles

all shocker showing signs of weakerning

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 89,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all shocker showing signs of weakerning

engine oil leak

front wipers split

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,534 miles

both front & rear shock absorbers soft

exhaust emissions very low

Fail 8 Sep 2008 84,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front & rear shock absorbers soft

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,297 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,434 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 70,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

various scratches on bodywork

Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 66,848 miles

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

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

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

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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F96 XEL is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F96 XEL, 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 F96 XEL registered?

F96 XEL is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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