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J397 DGF

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 DGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 102,700 miles

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

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

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

petrol tank breathers have small amount of corrosion,

small amount of corrosion to rear suspension front mountings both sides.most components on rear axle have small amount of corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,722 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J397 DGF is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J397 DGF, 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 J397 DGF registered?

J397 DGF is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J397 DGF safe to buy?

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