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J461 KAE

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 KAE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 121,253 miles

General age related surface corrosion on suspension components/sub frame/brake pipes and ferrules/chassis etc

Pass 14 Oct 2024 121,229 miles

General age related surface corrosion on suspension components/sub frame/brake pipes and ferrules/chassis etc

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,210 miles

General age related surface corrosion on suspension components/sub frame/brake pipes and ferrules/chassis etc

Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 120,360 miles

Dip Switch intermittent fault

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 90,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,776 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,800 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,847 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,847 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,979 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 14,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,370 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres are getting cracky

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,801 miles

Centre 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J461 KAE is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J461 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J461 KAE registered?

J461 KAE is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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