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J162 NKE

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,640 mi
Last recorded117,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 NKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 117,640 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2007 117,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 116,315 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust downpipe is worn and has a minor blow †

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake close to the end of its working travel

offside rear of car has a large corrosion hole in it

Fail 1 Jul 2005 115,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 115,878 miles

Nearside Rear 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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J162 NKE is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J162 NKE, 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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J162 NKE is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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