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J78 AHJ

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 AHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,144 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 101,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,527 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,521 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 79,521 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

HUB CAPS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 55,634 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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J78 AHJ is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J78 AHJ, 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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What year was J78 AHJ registered?

J78 AHJ is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J78 AHJ safe to buy?

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