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L304 SPX

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,299 mi
Last recorded149,299 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 SPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 149,299 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front flexy brake hoses perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing (175/70R13 82T)

slight corrosion n/s/r inner cill panel.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,739 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 138,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 121,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 111,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and fouls body

rear metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2008 111,605 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and fouls body

rear metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Feb 2007 103,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,558 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 99,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

WINDSCREEN STONECHIPPED †O/S/R TYRE 2mm

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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L304 SPX is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L304 SPX, 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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L304 SPX is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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