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K988 TFX

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,154 mi
Last recorded108,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 TFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

VERY BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,161 miles

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE , OIL LEAK , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,161 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE , OIL LEAK , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,250 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS LOW , OIL LEAK , REAR DISCS WORN , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,730 miles

advises as test 651121009276

Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BAD OIL LEAK !! , CAM BELT HISTORY , WATER LEAK , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2008 102,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 99,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,972 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 95,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 91,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 91,757 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front outer cv gaitors perished. †Rear tyres perished & have nails in the tread.

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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K988 TFX is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K988 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.

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What year was K988 TFX registered?

K988 TFX is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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