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J638 OEL

1990 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,242 mi
Last recorded158,242 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda 32394,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 OEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 158,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 146,863 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 146,863 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 136,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 125,037 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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J638 OEL is a 1990 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,435 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 J638 OEL, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J638 OEL registered?

J638 OEL is a 1990 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is J638 OEL safe to buy?

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