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F982 HMV

1988 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF982 HMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,412 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,983 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 107,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2011 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2010 106,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspernsion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,074 miles

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspernsion

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,133 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,385 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehocle

Fail 31 Jan 2008 104,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehocle

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,589 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 103,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 102,261 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 102,261 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F982 HMV is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F982 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F982 HMV registered?

F982 HMV is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F982 HMV safe to buy?

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