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J908 MLM

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 MLM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes are greased

Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,879 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split( clearing screen)

underbody corroding near load bearing points

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 59,096 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 54,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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
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J908 MLM is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J908 MLM, 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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J908 MLM is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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