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H424 EKX

1990 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,870 mi
Last recorded175,870 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH424 EKX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 175,870 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 176,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 167,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear chassis corroded [repair patch corroded]

rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 167,139 miles

rear chassis corroded [repair patch corroded]

rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 158,544 miles

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

heavy underbody corrosion

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2007 158,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid level low

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel high

heavy under body corrosion setting in

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 151,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all metal fuel pipes to tank deteriorating

both front floor pans deteriorating

low effort of offside rear handbrake

Fail 22 Aug 2006 151,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all metal fuel pipes to tank deteriorating

both front floor pans deteriorating

low effort of offside rear handbrake

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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H424 EKX is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,435 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 H424 EKX, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H424 EKX registered?

H424 EKX is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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