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J332 RUD

1992 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 RUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,699 miles

Slight corrosion,in general to underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 169,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 166,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 166,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,752 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 164,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 162,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 157,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 157,332 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 150,453 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 150,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

minnor brake judder

Pass 30 Mar 2010 142,053 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 142,042 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 128,237 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 128,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 121,553 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 121,553 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 114,282 miles

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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J332 RUD is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J332 RUD, 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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J332 RUD is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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