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ExpiredMileage
105,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Seats removed at time of test
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seats and seat belts removed at time of test
Slight blow on exhaust system - attention needed
oil leak on engine and gearbox
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seats removed at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seats removed at time of test
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding After parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding After parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded through,but does not meet fail critera
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both tyres perished on side walls,but not excessive
Some corrosion in underside of vehicle but none excessive enough to fail
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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A748 KLJ is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1984 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 59,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A748 KLJ, 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 42 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A748 KLJ is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1984.
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