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H46 MPY

1991 Mazda 323 SE

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 SE107,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH46 MPY
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 126,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 116,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 116,794 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 107,692 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 8 May 2007 107,692 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 104,895 miles

front crossmember corroded and holed

fuel tank and filler neck vent pipes badly corroded

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2006 104,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front crossmember corroded

rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE?

Based on 889 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

59.8%
Pass Rate
4,669
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106
constant velocity joint gaiter split 101
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 59
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H46 MPY is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 107,574 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 SE fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H46 MPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 323 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H46 MPY is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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