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H253 PBO

1991 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 PBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 57,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 56,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes starting to rust

chassie starting to rust

Pass 29 May 2012 56,277 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 56,267 miles

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

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

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

brake back plates starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2011 55,475 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,475 miles

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

both rear outer sills starting to rust

nearside front floor starting to rust

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 May 2010 54,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 54,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear sill rusted and holed

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2009 53,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,826 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front floor starting to rust

Pass 16 May 2008 52,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 52,746 miles

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

offside rear inner wing by rear wheel starting to rust

Pass 14 May 2007 51,768 miles

front exhaust starting to rust

Pass 9 May 2006 51,066 miles

drivers door handle sticking

rear chassie starting to rust

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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H253 PBO is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H253 PBO, 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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H253 PBO is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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