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J139 OPL

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 OPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,019 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight water ingress in O/S/F indicator light lens, but does not affect operation

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,894 miles

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

WATER LEAK FROM CAM BELT AREA

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,276 miles

Slight noise o/s/f bearing. Rear exhaust connection bandaged.Steering column bulkhead grommet requires fitting.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2006 50,417 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,417 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J139 OPL is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J139 OPL, 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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What year was J139 OPL registered?

J139 OPL is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J139 OPL safe to buy?

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