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H489 XYA

1991 Mazda 323 SE

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 SE107,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 XYA
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 110,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil filler cap was laying in engine at beginning of test and engine oil has covered the engine and under bonnet

Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,154 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 107,461 miles

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

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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H489 XYA is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H489 XYA, 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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What year was H489 XYA registered?

H489 XYA is a 1991 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is H489 XYA safe to buy?

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