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J649 LLK

1992 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 LLK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2008 158,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stiff to open

both rear shocks getting weak

brake fluid level close to min

dampness around power steering rack

engine oil leaks

front and rear fuel pipes corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension bushes in poor condition

front and rear suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

o/s/f door stiff to open from inside needs attention

parking brake light on dash

slight side ways movement in parking brake lever

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2007 142,380 miles

corrosion along both outer sills

corrrosion on both rear chassis legs

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 142,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion along both outer sills

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 130,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 130,509 miles

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

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

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

damage to off side front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2005 122,243 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2005 122,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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J649 LLK is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J649 LLK, 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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J649 LLK is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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