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L28 EKP

1994 Mazda 323

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 EKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,823 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,204 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,587 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,695 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 41,695 miles

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

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
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L28 EKP is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L28 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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L28 EKP is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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