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J78 KKK

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 KKK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 89,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,669 miles

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

front brake disks pitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake disks pitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,347 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,341 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,873 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,128 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 75,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,310 miles

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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J78 KKK is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KKK, 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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J78 KKK is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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