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J176 RDB

1992 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,230 mi
Last recorded124,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 RDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 124,230 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 124,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,875 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 116,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 112,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 112,353 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J176 RDB is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J176 RDB, 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 J176 RDB registered?

J176 RDB is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J176 RDB safe to buy?

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