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M397 RDC

1994 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Glx107,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 RDC
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 127,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 127,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2007 118,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 111,499 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 111,499 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 102,301 miles

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

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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M397 RDC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,489cc 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 M397 RDC, 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 M397 RDC registered?

M397 RDC is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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