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H682 HLJ

1990 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,290 mi
Last recorded163,290 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH682 HLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 163,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 163,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 161,868 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 161,868 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 139,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 128,232 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 128,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 116,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 115,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine oil leak.

slight bind to both front brakes.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 103,224 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges.

major engine oil leak.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 103,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges.

major engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,230 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner tread.

oil leak in engine bay.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner tread.

nearside rear tyre perishing in the tread and wearing on inner tread.

oil leak in engine bay.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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H682 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H682 HLJ, 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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H682 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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