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J286 NOD

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 NOD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,863 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside inner door handle insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside inner door handle insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

rack damp

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion inner sills

f/back plates ec

f/no plate damage

n/s/r seat beltpoor recoil

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,927 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing + f/r subframes + back plates + rear at ex

foot brake travel

slight f/brake bind

fuel pipe breathers det + ec

Fail 22 Dec 2009 69,882 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing + f/r subframes + back plates + rear at ex

foot brake travel

slight f/brake bind

fuel pipe breathers det + ec

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,102 miles

corrosion fuel pipes raer sills rear susp.

n/s/r tyre damage tread

o/s/f back plate corrosion

rear seat belts poor to retracked

front x member excess corrosion engine mount

Fail 23 Dec 2008 67,102 miles

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

corrosion fuel pipes raer sills rear susp.

n/s/r tyre damage tread

o/s/f back plate corrosion

rear seat belts poor to retracked

front x member excess corrosion engine mount

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,973 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt poor reatract 2/play steering 3/front back plate e.c. 4/corrosion rear su

Fail 20 Dec 2007 63,973 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r seat belt poor reatract 2/play steering 3/front back plate e.c. 4/corrosion rear su

Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,702 miles

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

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

damage f/noplate †corrosion f /brake backplates † " fuel pipes † " rear susp + subframe

Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 56,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

f/no plate damage f/ brake back plates corrosion

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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J286 NOD is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J286 NOD, 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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J286 NOD is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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