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H608 JEL

1990 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 JEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 42,677 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible NUTS FITTED INCORRECTLY. (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 41,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,719 miles

3 X TYRES 15 YEARS OLD AND 1 X TYRE 20 YEARS OLD

ALL BOOTS / BUSHES / RUBBERS AND GATERS AGED AND PERISHED / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH DUE TO AGE OF TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 39,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOW @ REAR BOX JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

3 X TYRES 15 YEARS OLD AND 1 X TYRE 20 YEARS OLD

ALL BOOTS / BUSHES / RUBBERS AND GATERS AGED AND PERISHED / SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH DUE TO AGE OF TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 32,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,921 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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H608 JEL is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H608 JEL, 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 H608 JEL registered?

H608 JEL is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H608 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H608 JEL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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