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M918 ARV

1995 Mazda 323 Gl

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Mazda 323 Gl107,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 ARV
MakeMazda
Model323 Gl
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 114,193 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,442 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 99,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 99,101 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leek in enginebay/ slight play in both front shox top mounts/ slight play in o/s trackrod end/ exhaust corrosion/ both rear shox absorbers leeking/ o/s outer cv joint noisy/

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise crack in front numberplate

Fail 6 Mar 2006 92,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Gl?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
7,382
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 78
Registration plate lamp not working 78
position lamp(s) not working 60
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M918 ARV is a 1995 Mazda 323 Gl in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 107,075 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 Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M918 ARV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda 323 Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M918 ARV is a 1995 Mazda 323 Gl, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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