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D427 JNA

1986 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Mazda 32379,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 JNA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 70,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 70,018 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 69,380 miles

various suspension components slightly corroded or rubber bushes slightly cracked

Fail 13 May 2019 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components slightly corroded or rubber bushes slightly cracked

Pass 21 May 2018 67,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 67,871 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D427 JNA is a 1986 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 79,422 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 D427 JNA, 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 40 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D427 JNA registered?

D427 JNA is a 1986 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D427 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D427 JNA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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