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L144 EKP

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

275,362 mi
Last recorded275,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 EKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 275,362 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

HEAVLEY CORROSION ON UNDER BODY

Fail 25 Jul 2011 275,362 miles

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

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

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

FRONT PADS LOW

HEAVLEY CORROSION ON UNDER BODY

Pass 29 Jul 2010 265,357 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 22 Jul 2010 265,357 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 20 Aug 2009 253,332 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 253,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion on under body

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear spring seat corroded

rear tyres on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2008 240,821 miles

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f chassis has advanced corrosion

n/s/f floor has advanced corrosion

o/s/r inner sill has advanced corrosion

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tie bars have advanced corrosion

some corrosion in rear brake pipes

temp: repair carried out on centre silencer

Fail 21 Aug 2008 240,818 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f chassis has advanced corrosion

n/s/f floor has advanced corrosion

o/s/r inner sill has advanced corrosion

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear tie bars have advanced corrosion

some corrosion in rear brake pipes

temp: repair carried out on centre silencer

Pass 6 Nov 2007 232,031 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside front floor thin

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 221,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 221,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

0/S c/v boot lose

O/S & N/S sills to floors rusted

rear brake pipes rusting

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L144 EKP is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L144 EKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L144 EKP is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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