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K127 DEV

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,781 mi
Last recorded155,781 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK127 DEV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 155,781 miles

nails in both rear tyres

rear wiper blade split

strong advice o/s/r wheel arch rusting away

Fail 15 May 2014 155,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nails in both rear tyres

rear wiper blade split

strong advice o/s/r wheel arch rusting away

Pass 16 May 2013 151,506 miles

both rear shock boots split and hanging loose

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

o/s inner door sill starting to rust

Pass 6 Dec 2011 145,923 miles

both rear wheel archs rusting

engine oil leaks

strong advice both rear chassie rails rusting

strong advice play started in n/s/f bottom ball joint

strong advice rear petol pipes rusting

Pass 25 Nov 2010 143,533 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

play starting in n/s/f bottom ball joint

small cracks starting on both rear brake flex hoses

small exhaust blow starting on centre box

strong advice o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear n/s/r outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2010 143,531 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

play starting in n/s/f bottom ball joint

small cracks starting on both rear brake flex hoses

small exhaust blow starting on centre box

strong advice o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear n/s/r outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2010 143,400 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to the limit

rear brake pipes rusty

under side rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,760 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing poss tracking out

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 131,730 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing poss tracking out

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 1 Nov 2008 129,374 miles

both rear shock rubber boots lose

bubble rust started on both front floor pans

bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs

bubble rust started on inner and outer door seals

Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,546 miles

bubble rust spots starting on outer and inner door seals

n/s/f wheel cover missing

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f shock starting to weep oil

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

o/s/r shock cover split

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 5 Oct 2006 104,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 104,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

steering rack damp - no apparent leak

Fail 4 Apr 2006 103,788 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K127 DEV is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,315 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 K127 DEV, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K127 DEV registered?

K127 DEV is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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