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H742 HCF

1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,518 mi
Last recorded121,518 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive94,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 HCF
MakeMazda
Model323 SE Executive
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 121,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

ns rear chassis next to the subframe mount deteriorated

os rear corner damaged

underside bolt up components very rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,942 miles

advisorys as per previous test 153192637245

Fail 20 Aug 2007 119,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all of the underside components are rusty/flakey

both sills begining to deteriorate

nsr chassis deteriorated next to the rear subframe mount

osr corner damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2006 115,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 115,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

99% of the underside suspension components are corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion starting on the sill seams

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2005 113,417 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 113,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Underside components of suspension and subframes are very rusty with heavy surface corrosion or paint flaking off.

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 SE Executive?

Based on 908 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

58.7%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 116
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
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H742 HCF is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 94,470 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 SE Executive fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H742 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 SE Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda 323 SE Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H742 HCF registered?

H742 HCF is a 1990 Mazda 323 SE Executive, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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