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E230 ENJ

1988 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda 32376,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 ENJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,686 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear handbrake binding

Nearside sill/floor weak and rusty

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

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

Offside front flooring weak and rusty

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,508 miles

N/S Front sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,497 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S Front sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,748 miles

General rust & corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,982 miles

General rust & corrosion.

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

O/S sill & closing panel rusting.

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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E230 ENJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E230 ENJ, 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 E230 ENJ registered?

E230 ENJ is a 1988 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E230 ENJ safe to buy?

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