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J585 ECL

1992 Mazda 323 Glx

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda 323 Glx107,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 ECL
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 155,294 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 155,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 145,366 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 145,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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J585 ECL is a 1992 Mazda 323 Glx in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 107,540 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J585 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J585 ECL is a 1992 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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