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J533 SLJ

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,078 mi
Last recorded150,078 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 SLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 150,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 145,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 145,216 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 137,458 miles

fuel neck corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/ and n/s front wheel boxes corroded

underside of vehicle recently wax oiled/undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2007 125,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 120,166 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
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J533 SLJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J533 SLJ, 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 J533 SLJ registered?

J533 SLJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J533 SLJ safe to buy?

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