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L657 VJC

1994 Mazda 323 Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,739 mi
Last recorded144,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi95,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 VJC
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 144,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front rubber brake hoses startin to crack

corrosion to both rear trailing arm body mountingd

nearside rear anti rollbar droplink rubbers worn

offside front anti roll bar droplink rubbers worn

under body metal fuel pipes corroded

underbody rea brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 128,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 128,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

fuel metal breather metal pipe corroded away at neck

nearside rear underbody metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front outer metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear inner metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 119,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 119,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 108,469 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 108,469 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi?

Based on 2,560 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

57.3%
Pass Rate
6,424
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 282
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 202
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L657 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 95,661 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 358 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L657 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L657 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glxi, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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