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J217 WPY

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 WPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2006 105,757 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal fuel and brake pipes corroded from front to rear

nearside and offside floors and sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2005 100,057 miles

Offside Front 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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J217 WPY is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,315 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 J217 WPY, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J217 WPY registered?

J217 WPY is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is J217 WPY safe to buy?

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