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H129 JHC

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 JHC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing visually faster than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear multiple suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,187 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 62,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion underside in places

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Harsh corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,243 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake binding

rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake discs corroded/worn

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake binding

rear suspension arms corroded/deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/ deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot perished

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded / minor leak of gasses from centre silencer

rear trailing arm bushes perished / slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,350 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/ deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded / minor leak of gasses from centre silencer

rear trailing arm bushes perished / slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,190 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated/perished/worn

minor damaged to exterior in places

Fail 12 Jun 2019 58,182 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated/perished/worn

minor damaged to exterior in places

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,733 miles

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bodywork damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bodywork damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,015 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

damage to rear of car

nearside rear brake binding (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,180 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front 1 of 2 side lights inop

Rear brakes slightly binding

all suspension bushes slightly perished / deteriorated

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion to underside in places

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,694 miles

rear brakes binding on

rear of car slight damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes binding on

rear of car slight damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,736 miles

coil springs corroded

damage to rear of car

slight brake grab on offside rear wheel

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,226 miles

all suspension bushes worn/perished

oil leak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear of car damaged

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,082 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,860 miles

n/s/washer jet

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 45,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,716 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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H129 JHC is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H129 JHC, 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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H129 JHC is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 June 1991.

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