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J824 TPD

1971 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,449 mi
Last recorded134,449 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ824 TPD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010 134,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 134,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 118,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 118,919 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 64,785 miles

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

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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J824 TPD is a 1971 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 J824 TPD, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J824 TPD registered?

J824 TPD is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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