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J388 KKL

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 KKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,971 miles

nearside front brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 97,971 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,388 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 939,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,928 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,464 miles

slight bind from all brakes,vehicle appears not to be used much,rear trailing arm bushes are splitting.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 89,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,248 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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J388 KKL is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J388 KKL, 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 J388 KKL registered?

J388 KKL is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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