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L43 DKE

1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs100,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 DKE
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 128,634 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside 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 rear brake disc rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2009 128,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside 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 rear brake disc rusty

Pass 13 May 2008 122,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 May 2008 122,037 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 116,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 116,006 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sides rear foot and hand brake efficiencies only just up to MOT standard

Front and rear brake discs rusted slightly

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 107,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 107,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corroed ;front discs corroeding o/s rear shock weaping

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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L43 DKE is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L43 DKE, 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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L43 DKE is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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