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J956 GRV

1991 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,401 mi
Last recorded150,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ956 GRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 150,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 146,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 146,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,108 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 136,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 124,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 117,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 110,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 103,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 95,979 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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J956 GRV is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J956 GRV, 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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J956 GRV is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J956 GRV safe to buy?

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