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H117 GRL

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 GRL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,998 miles

all four suspension coil springs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear offside brake readings low compared to the nearside

widespread surface corrosion under vehicle inc' both rear inner body sills and all suspension/steering/brake components

Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,525 miles

CORROSION AT FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,352 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front crossmember badly corroded

metal fuel lines corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension and underbody corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 90,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front crossmember badly corroded

metal fuel lines corroded

power steering pipes corroded

suspension and underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,959 miles

battery insecure + front number plate deteriorated + rear tyres walls cracking + power steering pipes corroded + handbrake 19%

Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

battry insecure + front number plate deteriorated + rear tyres walls cracking + power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,058 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

slight leak on exhaust

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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H117 GRL is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H117 GRL, 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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H117 GRL is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 1991.

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