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H749 HLJ

1990 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,391 mi
Last recorded204,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 HLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 204,391 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 198,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 198,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 188,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 188,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 175,883 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 175,882 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 164,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 164,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 149,819 miles

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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H749 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H749 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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H749 HLJ is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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