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H459 AVU

1990 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH459 AVU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,079 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,320 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 93,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,894 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 92,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 92,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 91,998 miles

underbody in general has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 91,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 91,045 miles
Fail 17 May 2006

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre is slightly out of shape

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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H459 AVU is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H459 AVU, 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 H459 AVU registered?

H459 AVU is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H459 AVU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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