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A19 XCB

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 XCB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2009 170,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 170,306 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 164,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 164,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 157,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 15,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 150,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 150,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2005 141,386 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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A19 XCB is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,966 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 A19 XCB, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 XCB is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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