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H860 ARC

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,324 mi
Last recorded78,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 ARC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box pin hole (7.1.2)

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

all anti roll bar link bushes perished

crack in n/s/f headlight

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,779 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust minor leak.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 71,741 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust minor leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,004 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,003 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,228 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust minor leak.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust minor leak.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,362 miles

front subframe corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f drivers door becoming difficult to open from inside.

slight stiffness in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,862 miles

1x n/s/f gear box/engine mount bolt loose.

n/s/f top mcpherson strut bearing starting to sieze up.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension arms/tie bars corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,862 miles

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

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

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

1x n/s/f gear box/engine mount bolt loose.

n/s/f top mcpherson strut bearing starting to sieze up.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension arms/tie bars corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,330 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,840 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,840 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,032 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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H860 ARC is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H860 ARC, 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 H860 ARC registered?

H860 ARC is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 June 1991.

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