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H981 HPJ

1990 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,912 mi
Last recorded169,912 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 HPJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 169,912 miles

ignition coil faulty

Pass 27 Sep 2012 168,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 168,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 167,804 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 167,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 165,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads and discs worn to limit

knock in steering

rear suspension arms rust and bushes perished

recommend all four tyres replaced

Pass 14 Oct 2009 164,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 163,146 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 163,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r bump stop cover corroded through

Pass 1 Oct 2007 160,429 miles

front brakes judder slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2006 157,767 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 157,766 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Long handbrake travel.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 150,155 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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H981 HPJ is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H981 HPJ, 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 H981 HPJ registered?

H981 HPJ is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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