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J517 VNT

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 VNT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,198 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear top shocker mount areas slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

front and rear anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

repaires heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,186 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear top shocker mount areas slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

front and rear anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,902 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

bad oil leak

both front floors slightly corroded

both sill to floors and under sills slightly corrroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2009 93,894 miles

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

bad oil leak

both front floors slightly corroded

both sill to floors and under sills slightly corrroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,445 miles

offside outersill slightly damaged

oil leak

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,553 miles

all rear metal brake pipes greased

offside front tyre close to the legal limit

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Mar 2007 86,476 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

all rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Mar 2006 82,500 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J517 VNT is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J517 VNT, 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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J517 VNT is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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