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L649 VJC

1994 Mazda 323 Lxi

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,102 mi
Last recorded161,102 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Lxi96,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 VJC
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2008 161,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 153,049 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 153,049 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 148,666 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 148,583 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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L649 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Lxi in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.8% with a typical mileage of 96,808 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L649 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L649 VJC registered?

L649 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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