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BBZ 3462

1988 Mazda 323

White Other 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,348 mi
Last recorded29,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 3462
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 29,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 28,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 27,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 27,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 27,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,593 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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BBZ 3462 is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBZ 3462, 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 BBZ 3462 registered?

BBZ 3462 is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is BBZ 3462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 3462 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBZ 3462 have outstanding finance?

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