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L157 SSP

1994 Mazda 323 Glxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi95,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 SSP
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,058 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,058 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,085 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,691 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 36,691 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi?

Based on 2,560 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

57.3%
Pass Rate
6,424
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 282
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 202
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L157 SSP is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 95,661 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 358 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 SSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L157 SSP is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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