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J124 SPK

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,265 mi
Last recorded97,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 SPK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 97,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 97,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,011 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,055 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2008 76,018 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,737 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge slightly more than nearside front

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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J124 SPK is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,966 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 J124 SPK, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J124 SPK is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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