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H42 EBX

1990 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 EBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s inner /outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s n/s sills slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake feruals corroded

all front /rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 117,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded coverd in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s sils (2.4.A.3)

all front /rear suspension componants slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,798 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coverd with grease

all front/rear suspension and steering componants slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise exhaust corroded

advise fuel pipes covered in grease

advise inbalance front brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise exhaust corroded

advise fuel pipes covered in grease

advise inbalance front brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,615 miles

rear suspension and sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 112,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension and sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

os/f crossmember corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,404 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

os/f crossmember corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,792 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,714 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,296 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,246 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules are corroded and the fuel line return pipe is corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 96,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules are corroded and the fuel line return pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil.

Fuel pipes from tank are badly corroded, not leaking at time of test

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 87,787 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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H42 EBX is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 H42 EBX, 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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H42 EBX is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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