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J554 LWD

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 LWD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,322 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 126,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 119,454 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 119,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 112,334 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 112,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J554 LWD is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J554 LWD, 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 J554 LWD registered?

J554 LWD is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J554 LWD safe to buy?

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