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J920 HCW

1991 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 HCW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,546 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 31 May 2013 98,500 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 96,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,143 miles

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,933 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,555 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 85,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 82,948 miles

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

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

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

1,both rear tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 79,324 miles

Nearside front CV boot cracking.

Offside front brake covers cracking.

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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J920 HCW is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J920 HCW, 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 J920 HCW registered?

J920 HCW is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J920 HCW safe to buy?

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