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H157 WGN

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,297 mi
Last recorded179,297 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 WGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2009 179,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S boot floor and O/S/F inner flitch corroded (not structural)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seatbelt mechanisms slow to retract

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2008 166,263 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 166,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 154,037 miles

petrol pips rear exss rusty rear chass rusty

rear chass rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2006 140,586 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
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H157 WGN is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H157 WGN, 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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H157 WGN is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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