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E143 XGJ

1988 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 XGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,777 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 98,469 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,487 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 87,662 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,120 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort 70:65kg (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,045 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear tail pipe not fitted to mount but system secure to vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,001 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded & pin hole size leak not excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,059 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,796 miles

offside front headlamp cracked but still has a good beam pattern

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front headlamp cracked but still has a good beam pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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E143 XGJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E143 XGJ, 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.

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What year was E143 XGJ registered?

E143 XGJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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