MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J385 PEW is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J385 PEW, 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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J385 PEW is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 October 1991.
Is J385 PEW safe to buy?
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