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J256 OGV

1992 Mazda 323

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 OGV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 113,300 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rubbers perished. both front brakes binding slightly near side rear brake binding slightly coolant level low

Pass 9 Oct 2008 113,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,811 miles

small cut in near side front tyre. †near side rear tyre perished and close to legal limit. †off side front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 106,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 106,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 106,602 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 102,677 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

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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J256 OGV is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 J256 OGV, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J256 OGV registered?

J256 OGV is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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