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J905 PPJ

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,356 mi
Last recorded98,356 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ905 PPJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease Grease from c v boot (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,441 miles

rear wipr blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,947 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,638 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,567 miles

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

park brake lever travel long

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,222 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,406 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 78,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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J905 PPJ is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J905 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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What year was J905 PPJ registered?

J905 PPJ is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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