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J916 LDG

1991 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 LDG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 110,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Both rear suspension arms broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,403 miles

Exhaust flexi worn.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,224 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,200 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,280 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 99,280 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 56,781 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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J916 LDG is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J916 LDG, 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 J916 LDG registered?

J916 LDG is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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