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E226 YOD

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 YOD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 118,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 111,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 111,114 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 87,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,178 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 78,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E226 YOD is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E226 YOD, 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 E226 YOD registered?

E226 YOD is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E226 YOD safe to buy?

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