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H655 YRA

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 YRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,317 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm and edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,127 miles

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

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

little movement o.s. handbrake lever at drum

o.s.fr. door stiff to open from inside

rear seat belts getting very slow to retract

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,875 miles

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

brake pipes coated in grease

n.s.f. tyre wall poor condition and also tyre cracking

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

brake pipes coated in grease

n.s.f. tyre wall poor condition and also tyre cracking

tread getting low n.s.r. tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

brake pipes coated in grease

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight corrosion o.s. outer sill

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

brake pipes coated in grease

rear seat belts slow to retract

slight corrosion o.s. outer sill

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,457 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

frtont brakes hard to lock up ??

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,799 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes covered in waxoyl

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes covered in waxoyl

offside front tyre under-inflated and deteriorating (cracks on sidewall)

underbody and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,310 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating small cracks on side walls and in tread

suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,604 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,949 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 35,946 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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H655 YRA is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,966 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 H655 YRA, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H655 YRA registered?

H655 YRA is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H655 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H655 YRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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