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K188 TFX

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 TFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,089 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 99,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake slightly sticking

Nearside Front Brake slightly sticking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box deterioated internally (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,742 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,971 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,754 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,287 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,098 miles

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

nsr strut

Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,464 miles

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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K188 TFX is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 K188 TFX, 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 34 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 K188 TFX registered?

K188 TFX is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K188 TFX safe to buy?

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