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L342 DKP

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 DKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,856 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to ns outer sill and rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to os inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,148 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills at rear

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

Fail 26 Aug 2011 111,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills at rear

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,511 miles

cuts to nsf tyre sidewall

nsf brake disc scored

osr nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2010 99,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts to nsf tyre sidewall

nsf brake disc scored

osr nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cuts to nsf tyre sidewall

nsf brake disc scored

osr nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 89,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 60,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,404 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 52,402 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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L342 DKP is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L342 DKP, 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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L342 DKP is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 February 1994.

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