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M185 LYL

1994 Mazda 323 Glx

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Glx107,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 LYL
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 106,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 106,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 100,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rocker cover gasket weeping oil onto exhaust heat shield

Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,179 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

boot struts defective

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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M185 LYL is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 107,427 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 M185 LYL, 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 32 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 M185 LYL registered?

M185 LYL is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 10 December 1994.

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