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J904 PPJ

1991 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 PPJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 68,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 38,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,615 miles

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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J904 PPJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J904 PPJ, 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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J904 PPJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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