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L323 KBV

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 KBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,587 miles

car rusty unerneath

Fail 12 Jul 2010

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear under body of the car is showing heavy rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,776 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 118,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,947 miles

Coolant leak

Both rear chassis rails rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2008 110,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear chassis rails rusty

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,737 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 102,737 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear suspension components show heavy rust

front brakes show out of balance readings

rear coil springs heavily rusted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

underside chassis sections damaged

underside floor and chassis setions corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,834 miles

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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L323 KBV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L323 KBV, 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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L323 KBV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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