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H701 KPE

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,122 mi
Last recorded82,122 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 KPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,122 miles

considerable surface rust on underbody components

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges.

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,122 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

considerable surface rust on underbody components

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges.

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

there is a lot of surface rust on underbody components.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

there is a lot of surface rust on underbody components.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 78,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall currently legal.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in sidewall currently legal.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre surface cracks in sidewall.

suspension generally very rusty.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre surface cracks in sidewall.

suspension generally very rusty.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 71,849 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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H701 KPE is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H701 KPE, 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 H701 KPE registered?

H701 KPE is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H701 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 KPE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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