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J830 SOV

1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs107,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 SOV
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 151,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2007 139,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspention arms rusty front and rear

inner sills very rusty in places

Fail 10 Aug 2007 139,859 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 124,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspention arms rusty

n/s rear chassis rail slight damage

Fail 13 Jun 2006 123,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake balance close to maximum limit

n/s rear chassis rail damaged

rear suspention arms rusty

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
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J830 SOV is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J830 SOV, 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.

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J830 SOV is a 1991 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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