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J942 CHX

1971 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,338 mi
Last recorded167,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 CHX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2011 167,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 155,257 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 144,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 134,147 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 134,147 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 124,914 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 124,580 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 118,272 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
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J942 CHX is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 J942 CHX, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J942 CHX registered?

J942 CHX is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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