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L530 JLS

1993 Mazda 323 Glx

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glx105,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 JLS
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 113,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 104,019 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 104,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front mirror insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 84,175 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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L530 JLS is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glx in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 105,918 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L530 JLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L530 JLS registered?

L530 JLS is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L530 JLS safe to buy?

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