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L263 FKN

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,117 mi
Last recorded51,117 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 FKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,117 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill/inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,827 miles

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,517 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 29,247 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L263 FKN is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L263 FKN, 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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L263 FKN is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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