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J337 RPG

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 RPG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside sill surface rust

rear pads and discs near limit

Fail 17 Nov 2010 142,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside sill surface rust

rear pads and discs near limit

Pass 4 Jun 2009 135,906 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

servicable damage to offside rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover

Fail 29 May 2009 135,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

servicable damage to offside rear seatbelt buckle plastic cover

Pass 4 May 2007 131,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 131,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet hinges tight/seized,inner rear arches & load space covered

high front brake imbalance,slightly high rear brake imbalance,slight binding to some brakes,b/fluid slightly low,ns+osf tyres worn on inner edges,osr pon outer edge.

rear wiper bladxe split & not clearing screen,slight perishing to various steering/suspension bushes,slight corrosion to various underbody parts & fittings,slightly long h/brake travel,slight warping to front brake discsrear exhaust baffles rattling.

Pass 5 May 2006 126,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 126,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

oil leak

r w/blade split,os door mirror damaged,general light corrosion to underbody & chassis parts,various steering/suspension bushes starting to perish,nsf outer cv boot inner clip weeping,inner rear wheel arches covered,evidence of long standing period

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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J337 RPG is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J337 RPG, 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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J337 RPG is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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