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J486 WJM

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 WJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010
Fail 8 Jul 2010 140,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRON T NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED & FLOORS

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 27 Feb 2009 131,459 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRON T NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT BED & FLOORS

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Mar 2008 125,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 117,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 117,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 113,513 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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J486 WJM is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J486 WJM, 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.

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What year was J486 WJM registered?

J486 WJM is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J486 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J486 WJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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