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J531 OAY

1992 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,278 mi
Last recorded126,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 OAY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,278 miles

1.exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly on joints 2.surface corrosion of all sills floors front x member and rear chassis work 3.front tyres slightly perrished oil leaks slight leak from n/s rear shocker

5.damp around o/s rear brake drom backing plate unable to see if wd 40 or not on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,297 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on limit 2.o/s front tyrer heavily perrished no chords showing 3.rear fuel pipes corroded 4.rear end roll bars and subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 111,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,576 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 103,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 76,554 miles

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

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

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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J531 OAY is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J531 OAY, 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.

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What year was J531 OAY registered?

J531 OAY is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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