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M237 DPV

1995 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,552 mi
Last recorded82,552 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 DPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front number plate cracked

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

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,190 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 63,523 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre in a poor condition

o/s/ rbrake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2007 63,523 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre in a poor condition

o/s/ rbrake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,107 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M237 DPV is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M237 DPV, 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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M237 DPV is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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