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J363 ETU

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 ETU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 82,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 81,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,108 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 80,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,463 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 64,760 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow on exhaust cat to middle flange

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,079 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 63,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J363 ETU is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J363 ETU, 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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What year was J363 ETU registered?

J363 ETU is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J363 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J363 ETU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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