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H968 SYD

1990 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 SYD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2012 96,184 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,819 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,377 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 87,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,822 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,822 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 74,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,344 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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H968 SYD is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H968 SYD, 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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What year was H968 SYD registered?

H968 SYD is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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