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J238 TVS

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 TVS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,738 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 126,410 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 126,392 miles

Rear Braking system leaking across axle brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,180 miles

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

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

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 9 Jan 2014 124,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 119,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,336 miles

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Fail 14 Nov 2006 98,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

All suspension shows general age & wear

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear pads LOOK low

Wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2005 92,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 92,427 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

both outer c.v. gaitors perishing

brake fluid low.

exhaust flexi joint corroded

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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J238 TVS is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J238 TVS, 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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J238 TVS is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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