CarVerify

Free Car Check

J817 OPM

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 OPM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,755 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,374 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,597 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 90,027 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 86,332 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 86,332 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J817 OPM is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 J817 OPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J817 OPM?

You can check the full history of J817 OPM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J817 OPM registered?

J817 OPM is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J817 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J817 OPM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J817 OPM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J817 OPM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.