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J797 ATO

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 ATO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,020 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,989 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 73,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 71,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,688 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 69,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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J797 ATO is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J797 ATO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J797 ATO registered?

J797 ATO is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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