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J829 PFL

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,564 mi
Last recorded127,564 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 PFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 127,564 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes heavily perished

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes peished

bothj rear anti roll bar bushes heavily perished

front brake pads wearing low front brake discs worn

front crossmember corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f side side lamp lenz cracked

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

stone chip front screen zone b

water in n/s/r lamp unit

Fail 22 Nov 2008 127,564 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes heavily perished

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes peished

bothj rear anti roll bar bushes heavily perished

front brake pads wearing low front brake discs worn

front crossmember corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f side side lamp lenz cracked

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

stone chip front screen zone b

water in n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,345 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both auxillary drive belts loose and noisy

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

one of the crankshaft pulley retaining bolts snapped off

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Dec 2007 118,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both auxillary drive belts loose and noisy

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

one of the crankshaft pulley retaining bolts snapped off

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Sep 2007 113,922 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 113,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

metal power steering pipes corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

one of the crankshaft pulley securing bolts snapped off

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2006 100,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

dent in nearside rear quarter panel

exterior trim on nearside windscreen pillar broken

front registration plate discolouring

offside rear wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2006 100,637 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

dent in nearside rear quarter panel

exterior trim on nearside windscreen pillar broken

front registration plate discolouring

fuel tank support straps corroding

heavy corrosion on and around front steering and suspension components

heavy corrosion on and around rear suspension components

offside rear wheel trim missing

slight play in steering rack

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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J829 PFL is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J829 PFL, 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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J829 PFL is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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