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J508 LLM

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

41,224 mi
Last recorded41,224 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 LLM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,224 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 41,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front track rod end rubbers deterioated but still preventing the ingress of dirt , both sides

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front track rod end rubbers deterioated but still preventing the ingress of dirt , both sides

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,721 miles

both rear tyres cracking badley on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking badley on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,196 miles

engine oil level low.

fuel cap seal cracked & perished up.

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link bushes cracked & perished up

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

nearside rear body lamp damage.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked & perished up excessively.

offside front brake flex hose perished up.

offside front lower balljoint boot slight damage.

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & side wall perished up.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low.

found: offside rear service & parking brake quite low performance.

fuel cap seal cracked & perished up.

nearside & offside front suspension anti roll bar link bushes cracked & perished up

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

nearside rear body lamp damage.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked & perished up excessively.

offside front brake flex hose perished up.

offside front lower balljoint boot slight damage.

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & side wall perished up.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,067 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,947 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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J508 LLM is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J508 LLM, 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 J508 LLM registered?

J508 LLM is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J508 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J508 LLM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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