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J83 PPG

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ83 PPG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,410 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 119,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 115,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 106,218 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 97,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 87,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,004 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 85,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 82,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Right front tyre on the limit and starting to perish

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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J83 PPG is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J83 PPG, 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

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What year was J83 PPG registered?

J83 PPG is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1991.

Is J83 PPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J83 PPG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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