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J947 LLE

1991 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,591 mi
Last recorded189,591 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 LLE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2010 189,591 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

metal fuel lines rusty

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

offside wiper blade split

vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 185,597 miles

brake pedal spongy

engine oil leak

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 May 2008 180,791 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking and has a cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall and worn on edges

vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 May 2008 180,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking and has a cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall and worn on edges

vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 May 2007 174,978 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 168,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 156,428 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 156,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both offside tyres worn down to an average of †2.5 mm both wiper blades tearing †handbrake c ould do with adjustment

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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J947 LLE is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J947 LLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J947 LLE registered?

J947 LLE is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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