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L273 LNN

1993 Mazda 323 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Lxi98,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 LNN
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,680 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 90,505 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 90,505 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 83,996 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,996 miles

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

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

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

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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L273 LNN is a 1993 Mazda 323 Lxi in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 98,451 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L273 LNN, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L273 LNN is a 1993 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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