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H979 WAP

1990 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 WAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,113 miles

fuel lines rusty but not leeking at this time

rear suspension rusty but ok at this time

Fail 4 Aug 2008 98,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

fuel lines rusty but not leeking at this time

rear suspension rusty but ok at this time

Fail 4 Aug 2007 93,814 miles

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

corrosion to offside bonnet hinge panel

corrosion to sunroof panel

fuel filler pipes and return pipes badly corroded

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screan

surface corrosion to both rear floor pans

Pass 4 Aug 2007 93,814 miles

corrosion to offside bonnet hinge panel

corrosion to sunroof panel

fuel filler pipes and return pipes badly corroded

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screan

surface corrosion to both rear floor pans

Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,463 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 91,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 87,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 87,299 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre low 2mm

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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H979 WAP is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H979 WAP, 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 H979 WAP registered?

H979 WAP is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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