CarVerify

Free Car Check

J473 SWL

1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,364 mi
Last recorded147,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs107,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 SWL
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2008 147,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 145,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 134,257 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 134,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 130,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 130,199 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi Abs?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 84
Full Mazda 323 Glxi Abs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J473 SWL is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 107,283 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 Glxi Abs fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J473 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J473 SWL?

You can check the full history of J473 SWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J473 SWL registered?

J473 SWL is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J473 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J473 SWL shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J473 SWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J473 SWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.