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J282 DYE

1971 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 DYE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2009 123,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 114,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,592 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2007 106,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2006 102,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J282 DYE is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 J282 DYE, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J282 DYE is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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