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M225 SUD

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,505 mi
Last recorded178,505 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 SUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 178,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 178,505 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 166,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 166,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 151,389 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 151,388 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 143,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 143,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 139,592 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Advise play in o/s/r link rod

Pass 12 Jan 2006 129,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 128,189 miles

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

Advise front tyres on 3mm.

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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M225 SUD is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M225 SUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M225 SUD registered?

M225 SUD is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M225 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 SUD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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