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K491 JUA

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 JUA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 118,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 118,619 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNEVEN WEAR ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

corrosion on CROSSMEMBER, SILL TO FLOOR OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE,BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 27 May 2006 114,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2005 110,569 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 110,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on fuel tank

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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K491 JUA is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,315 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 K491 JUA, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K491 JUA registered?

K491 JUA is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K491 JUA safe to buy?

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