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J354 EWT

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,410 mi
Last recorded197,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 EWT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 197,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 197,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 197,331 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamps have stickers applied for use abroad .however there is no kick up showing .just flat line

very slightly binding rear brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 187,443 miles

Coolant leak

head lights are fitted with deflectors

o/s/f crossmember corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Fail 2 Apr 2008 187,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

head lights are fitted with deflectors

o/s/f crossmember corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Pass 24 Jan 2007 175,609 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 167,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 167,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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J354 EWT is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J354 EWT, 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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J354 EWT is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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