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J154 NOD

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,594 mi
Last recorded57,594 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ154 NOD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,594 miles

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

Damage to front number plate

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r light housing cracked

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

washer low

Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r light housing cracked

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

washer low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,682 miles

front number plate water damaged

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,682 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,075 miles

front number plate water damaged

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units but secure

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate water damaged

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units but secure

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,288 miles

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,522 miles

age cracking on suspension bushes

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,842 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

catalytic convertor sound like it has broken up inside

front number plate cracked

front suspension corroded

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear suspension corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,842 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake back plates slightly corroded

catalytic convertor sound like it has broken up inside

front number plate cracked

front suspension corroded

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear suspension corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all front suspension and sub frame covered in corrosion

all rear suspension and subframe covered in corrosion

front number plate cracked

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,629 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J154 NOD is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J154 NOD, 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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What year was J154 NOD registered?

J154 NOD is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J154 NOD safe to buy?

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