MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J426 BYB is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J426 BYB, 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 J426 BYB registered?
J426 BYB is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J426 BYB safe to buy?
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