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J42 NMJ

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,310 mi
Last recorded56,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 NMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,310 miles

o/s rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jun 2008 56,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2007 54,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 53,467 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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J42 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J42 NMJ, 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 J42 NMJ registered?

J42 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J42 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J42 NMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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