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J977 HOW

1991 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda 32396,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 HOW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 121,080 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

brake and fuel pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

front inner wing panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear chassis sections corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2009 121,080 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

front inner wing panels corroding

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

brake and fuel pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear chassis sections corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 115,374 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear extension sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 108,984 miles

as original vt32

Fail 12 Sep 2007 108,984 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

offside front wiper blade split

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2005 93,021 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 8 Sep 2005 92,959 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight exhaust blow from middle box

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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J977 HOW is a 1991 Mazda 323 in Green 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 J977 HOW, 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 J977 HOW registered?

J977 HOW is a 1991 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J977 HOW safe to buy?

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