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G288 XAR

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 XAR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,914 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,966 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 33,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G288 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G288 XAR, 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 G288 XAR registered?

G288 XAR is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 October 1989.

Is G288 XAR safe to buy?

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