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J348 DMA

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 DMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,543 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,331 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,448 miles

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,384 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated and slightly blowing

sills and parts of the chassis are corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated and slightly blowing

offside front tyre is on 3mm

sills and parts of the chassis are corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,344 miles

front antiroll bar bushes perished

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

start of corrosion to sills

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,344 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front antiroll bar bushes perished

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

start of corrosion to sills

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,286 miles

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

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

start of corrosion to sills

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,354 miles

nearside door corroded

nearside sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,084 miles

n/s door generally corroded

start of corrosion to o/s rear chassis leg

start of corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 25 Jul 2007

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear chassis leg and both rear closing panels starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,218 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
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J348 DMA is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 96,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J348 DMA, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J348 DMA is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J348 DMA safe to buy?

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