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J294 PEL

1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,825 mi
Last recorded166,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs107,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 PEL
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 166,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 146,787 miles

under body sills various stages corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2007 146,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 141,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 136,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 136,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi Abs?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 84
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J294 PEL is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 107,283 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 Glxi Abs fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J294 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J294 PEL is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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