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J647 PDV

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 PDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,281 miles

advise anti roll bar link arms bushes perished

advise body in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,143 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

advise anti roll bar link arms bushes perished

advise body in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,489 miles

o/s/r a/r/b outter bolt corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r a/r/b outter bolt corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,841 miles

see original advise sheet

Fail 21 Sep 2006 87,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear a/r/b outter bushes deteroirating

some wear to o/s/f cv joint

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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J647 PDV is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 J647 PDV, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J647 PDV is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J647 PDV safe to buy?

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