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H343 BMV

1991 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,338 mi
Last recorded67,338 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 BMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,338 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 59,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,282 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing....o.s.r sill rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear suspension bushes perishing ... .o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 5 May 2009 50,963 miles

rear sills corroding

Fail 7 May 2008 49,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cv joints noisy

Pass 7 May 2008 49,597 miles

cv joints noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2006 46,416 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,416 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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H343 BMV is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H343 BMV, 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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H343 BMV is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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