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J340 ESO

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 ESO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,959 miles

Vehicle structure ,especially suspension components underneath corroding rapidly

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure ,especially suspension components underneath corroding rapidly

Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,289 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
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J340 ESO is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J340 ESO, 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 J340 ESO registered?

J340 ESO is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J340 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J340 ESO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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