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H288 FEW

1991 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 SE107,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 FEW
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,054 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,554 miles

Centre Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,189 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 51,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,980 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 49,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,141 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 48,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE?

Based on 889 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
4,669
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106
constant velocity joint gaiter split 101
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 59
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H288 FEW is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 107,574 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H288 FEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 323 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H288 FEW registered?

H288 FEW is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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