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J304 VHP

1992 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 VHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 144,866 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,492 miles

FRONT WIPERS WORN

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 144,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 144,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 142,687 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r arch slightly corroded

o/s/f door slightly corroded

o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 142,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r arch slightly corroded

o/s/f door slightly corroded

o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 141,615 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coverd in grease

under body all coverd with under sealer

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,002 miles

at the time of test rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to cover with underseal

Fail 16 Jun 2011 140,000 miles

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

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

at the time of test rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to cover with underseal

Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 138,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 138,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 135,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 133,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 133,162 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 133,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front reg. plate crack.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 129,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 129,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,170 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 125,130 miles

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

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

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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J304 VHP is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J304 VHP, 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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J304 VHP is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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