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J116 OWL

1992 Mazda 323

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 OWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,675 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,040 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2013 61,032 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,098 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brakes slight bind

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

offside front chassis slight damage

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

rear crossmember and suspension arms rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear chassis rails and extension sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,756 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear chassis rails and extension sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,403 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,534 miles

corrosion/damage; various panels, bumpers & doors, various steering, susp & brake comps, both rear inner sill ext, n/s mirror

exh kat rattle

o/s reverse light n/w

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion/damage; various panels, bumpers & doors, various steering, susp & brake comps, both rear inner sill ext, n/s mirror

exh kat rattle

o/s reverse light n/w

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,682 miles

damage to; n/s, both bumpers, o/s/r door & arch

o/s mirror glass missing

o/s reverse light n/w

rear wiper poor

various susp comp corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2005 42,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

damage to; n/s, both bumpers, o/s/r door & arch

o/s mirror glass missing

o/s reverse light n/w

rear wiper poor

various susp comp corroded

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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J116 OWL is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J116 OWL, 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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J116 OWL is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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