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M898 LYW

1994 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,270 mi
Last recorded151,270 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 323 Glx107,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 LYW
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 151,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 151,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inadequate clip to o/s cv boot

n/s/f + o/s/r shock absorber boot split

o/s engine mounting bolt not secure

o/s/f shock absorber leaking oil

play to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 3 Mar 2008 148,255 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 148,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 141,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 134,676 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 134,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

minor damage to front of chassis rails both sides

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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M898 LYW is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M898 LYW, 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 M898 LYW registered?

M898 LYW is a 1994 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 3 December 1994.

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