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K931 VTA

1993 Mazda 323 LX

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 LX88,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK931 VTA
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 129,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake hoses poor

Fail 30 Jan 2008 129,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake hoses poor

Pass 7 Feb 2007 116,846 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 116,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 102,202 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 102,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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K931 VTA is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.3% with a typical mileage of 88,458 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K931 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K931 VTA registered?

K931 VTA is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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