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H139 FBP

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 FBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 160,116 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

N/S/R light unit damaged

Oil leak

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)

car has a lot of corrosion through out

corrosion on all fuel pipes

rear subframe badly corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2008 152,128 miles

chips in windscreen

deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread not showing cords

engine and gearbox oil leaks

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 17 Apr 2008 152,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

chips in windscreen

deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread not showing cords

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front pads look low approx 2mm

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 142,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 142,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Both rear brake flexible hoses perished

Front anti roll bar droplink bushes split/perished

Front to rear, and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front anti roll bar fouling drive shaft

Pass 18 Apr 2006 133,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 133,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear nearside lamp cracked and chipped. Nearand offside front CV joints noisey. Nearside front lower wishbone joint dust cover split. Rear flex brake pipes perishiing x 2. Offside front brake slow to respond. Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

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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H139 FBP is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H139 FBP, 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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H139 FBP is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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