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J703 GCR

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ703 GCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 82,298 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to o/s boot floor

lambda reading close to limit

n/s/f wheel starting to bind on

n/s/f/ tyre ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

rear suspension components corroding

rear suspension soft

Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to o/s boot floor

lambda reading close to limit

n/s/f wheel starting to bind on

n/s/f/ tyre ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

rear suspension components corroding

rear suspension soft

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,526 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

rear suspension soft

Fail 21 Aug 2010

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/r inner sill has surface corrosion

rear suspension soft

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to front screen.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to front screen.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perishing and close to wear limit.

rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perishing and close to wear limit.

rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 68,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 64,265 miles

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

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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J703 GCR is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J703 GCR, 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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J703 GCR is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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