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H522 YYJ

1990 Mazda 323 SE

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

819,944 mi
Last recorded819,944 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda 323 SE97,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH522 YYJ
MakeMazda
Model323 SE
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 819,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 819,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,702 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,179 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 73,179 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 65,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 65,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H522 YYJ is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 97,864 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 H522 YYJ, 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 36 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 H522 YYJ registered?

H522 YYJ is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H522 YYJ safe to buy?

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