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H687 YUV

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH687 YUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,806 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

all suspension bushies on rear worn

brake warning light on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing un-even

tracking requires checking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,257 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight warp on front brake discs

underside showing corrosoion inc:floor pans all wheel boxes and rear chassis+both inner+outer sills

Fail 25 May 2010 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight warp on front brake discs

underside showing corrosoion inc:floor pans all wheel boxes and rear chassis+both inner+outer sills

Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills starting to corror

near side rear inner wing top starting to corror

Fail 8 May 2009 90,919 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 90,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 88,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 84,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 84,670 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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H687 YUV is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 H687 YUV, 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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H687 YUV is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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