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J50 WCH

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 WCH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes slight corrosion and/or greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective One rubber hanger perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside and components corroded Age related

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 103,394 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both sides cables / hand brake lever to shoes locks on with handbrake operation (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Due to cables and/or shoes sticking on in drums (1.2.1 (f))

1 rear rubber exhaust hanger perishing / underside and components age related corrosion

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes and filler breathers

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rears and across axle to hoses BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear looks to have been jacked up and deformed Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 103,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Become unstuck at joint a glue together type fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both sides cables / hand brake lever to shoes locks on with handbrake operation (1.1.15 (e))

1 rear rubber exhaust hanger perishing / underside and components age related corrosion

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes and filler breathers

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rears and across axle to hoses BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear looks to have been jacked up and deformed Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 97,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside floor beside lower arm mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of inner sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Repair panel does not have a continuous seam weld. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill below seat belt and seat mountings. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Linkage is broken and detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside lower inner wing corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner quarter beside boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 89,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak several leaks in exhaust system (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,005 miles

Central Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has several repairs + paste along its length

Central Front Coolant leak Top section of radiator has been sealed - slight weep

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe corroded and rear arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 83,652 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,720 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,928 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,256 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,256 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,207 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 55,207 miles

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

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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J50 WCH is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J50 WCH, 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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J50 WCH is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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