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H140 BBE

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 BBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,089 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,089 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,562 miles

slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

slight side wall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2007 84,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

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

both front tyres slght cracks on sidewall

rear tyres of differant size to front

Fail 18 Oct 2006 84,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyre have slight cracks in sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2006 81,016 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside rear door wont open from the outside

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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H140 BBE is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 H140 BBE, 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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H140 BBE is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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