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J525 MHR

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ525 MHR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,364 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,685 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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
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J525 MHR is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J525 MHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J525 MHR registered?

J525 MHR is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J525 MHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J525 MHR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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