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J54 DGJ

1991 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 DGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,569 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,598 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,134 miles

Both front strut bearings rough in movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 101,666 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 101,666 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,005 miles

Both front strut top mount bearings noisy

Fail 11 May 2016 101,005 miles

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

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

Both front strut top mount bearings noisy

Pass 22 May 2015 99,706 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 99,706 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 97,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2014 97,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 95,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top mounts grind turning lock to lock

Fail 23 May 2012 93,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top mounts grind turning lock to lock

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,400 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J54 DGJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J54 DGJ, 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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J54 DGJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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