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J101 JKR

1992 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 JKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 110,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 110,581 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 107,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,093 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,910 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 92,894 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 87,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,148 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 83,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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J101 JKR is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 J101 JKR, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J101 JKR is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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