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K42 VBW

1992 Mazda 323 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,859 mi
Last recorded59,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda 323 Lxi95,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 VBW
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,859 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 59,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear suspension areas corroded around sills

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,557 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,382 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 502,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 50,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,578 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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K42 VBW is a 1992 Mazda 323 Lxi in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 95,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K42 VBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K42 VBW registered?

K42 VBW is a 1992 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 24 August 1992.

Is K42 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K42 VBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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