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H285 HRY

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,328 mi
Last recorded121,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 HRY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,328 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 121,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,235 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 118,174 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

CV joint noise requires further investigation

Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,876 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 102,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 97,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,268 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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H285 HRY is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H285 HRY, 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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What year was H285 HRY registered?

H285 HRY is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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