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L426 DKM

1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,561 mi
Last recorded180,561 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs100,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 DKM
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 180,561 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 180,548 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 162,108 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 162,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 143,923 miles

Both rear antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

Slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 14 Jan 2006 127,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 127,031 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side rear shocker damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi Abs?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 84
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L426 DKM is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 100,034 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 Glxi Abs fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L426 DKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L426 DKM is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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