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J227 MKR

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,177 mi
Last recorded173,177 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 MKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 173,177 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension conponents corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch and sill becoming corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch and sill becoming corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 17,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension conponents corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch and sill becoming corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch and sill becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 163,525 miles

all front and rear suspension bushes becoming cracked and perished

both front anti-roll bar drop link upper and lower bushes becoming worn

general underside corrosion

light mist of oil offside rear shock absorber

nearside rear inner sill becoming corroded

rear brake pads nearing minimum thickness

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2010 152,899 miles

fuel pipes becoming corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear inner sill becoming corroded

offside rear chassis leg becoming corroded

rear pads low

slight binding of both offside brakes but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 19 May 2009 147,450 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 147,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 141,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear suspension becoming slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 141,502 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear suspension becoming slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 136,996 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 May 2007 136,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2006 131,617 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2006 131,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J227 MKR is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J227 MKR, 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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J227 MKR is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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