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J399 DUC

1992 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,396 mi
Last recorded125,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ399 DUC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,396 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres worn edges

suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,396 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres worn edges

suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,911 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,085 miles

chassis/inner sills corroded

front crossbeam corroded

fuel breather pipes heavy corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chassis/inner sills corroded

front crossbeam corroded

fuel breather pipes heavy corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn outer edge

rear axle/suspension arm corroded

suspension bushes perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn outer edge

rear axle/suspension arm corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 109,511 miles

fuel tank neck vent pipes badly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 109,511 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel tank neck vent pipes badly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 21 Jan 2009 101,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 99,308 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 96,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes havea 15% inbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2006 93,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 93,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 93,391 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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J399 DUC is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 J399 DUC, 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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J399 DUC is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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