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F246 GYJ

1988 Mazda 323 Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Mazda 323 Glx84,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 GYJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 84,497 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,463 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 81,463 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,803 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,800 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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F246 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,197 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F246 GYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F246 GYJ registered?

F246 GYJ is a 1988 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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