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J578 HRP

1991 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 HRP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 77,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to under body components

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,466 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,196 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front worn on edges cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

eml light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,426 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,426 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,615 miles

Underbody generally corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel. (2.4.A.3)

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

Underbody generally corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,482 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,934 miles

front brake pads low disc warped

front swivels rubbers perished

oil leak

ovality to front brakes

under body corrosion fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

components corrosion

ex blow middle section

front brake just passed brake test

o/s n/s front tyres close to limits worn on edges

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,671 miles

fuel lines corroded

o/s n/s front flexy perished

under body corrosion components corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel lines corroded

o/s n/s front flexy perished

under body corrosion components corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,712 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.both front flexy perished.fuel lines corroded.servo corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,588 miles

Fuel pipes heavily corroded. Rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. Front brake hoses perished. Underbody generally corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,515 miles

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

Fuel pipes heavily corroded. Rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. Front brake hoses perished. Underbody generally corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,410 miles

Front brake hoses perished. Underbody generally corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Front brake hoses perished. Underbody generally corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,184 miles

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

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

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

drivers view optical vision glass

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 49,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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J578 HRP is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J578 HRP, 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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J578 HRP is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J578 HRP shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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