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J480 LKD

1991 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 LKD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,559 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,559 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,573 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,427 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,371 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J480 LKD is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J480 LKD, 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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J480 LKD is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 October 1991.

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