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J452 REL

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,570 mi
Last recorded35,570 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 REL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,950 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,732 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,691 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,563 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Both outer CV gaitors perishing

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear exhaust join deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,234 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 27,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 27,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J452 REL is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc 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 J452 REL, 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 J452 REL registered?

J452 REL is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J452 REL safe to buy?

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