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J78 FNJ

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 FNJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,871 miles

sills+chassis members+suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,372 miles

suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,offside rear body to lamp damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,192 miles

sills+floor+chassis members corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,offside rear w/bearing getting noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2011 80,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sills+floor+chassis members corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,offside rear w/bearing getting noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,106 miles

innersills corroded,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 73,155 miles

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,suspension components corroded,coil springs corroded,brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,chassis members+innersills corroded,oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,044 miles

coil springs corroded,corroding innersills

Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,939 miles

rear suspension components corodeing

Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,957 miles

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

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

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

corroding underside

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 FNJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J78 FNJ, 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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What year was J78 FNJ registered?

J78 FNJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J78 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J78 FNJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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