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J891 RVS

1992 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 RVS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 119,157 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 114,810 miles

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm drivers 3mm

passenger sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,428 miles

drivers wiper starting to split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 107,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

drivers wiper starting to split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 99,554 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 91,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,664 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 82,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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J891 RVS is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J891 RVS, 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.

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What year was J891 RVS registered?

J891 RVS is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J891 RVS safe to buy?

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