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J48 MSW

1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,511 mi
Last recorded139,511 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs107,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ48 MSW
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008 139,511 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 126,872 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 126,872 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 118,785 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 118,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi Abs?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 84
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J48 MSW is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 107,283 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glxi Abs fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J48 MSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J48 MSW is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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