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K128 YPB

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK128 YPB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,344 miles

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front rack arm/rack

Fail 7 Nov 2011 138,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all coil springs corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front rack arm/rack

Pass 30 Nov 2010 134,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 134,235 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear subframes corroded under body rashed with rust

Fail 26 Nov 2009 129,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,819 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front flexi hoses perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 121,307 miles

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

nearside front tyre tracked out on outer edge

offside front c.v boot perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 117,884 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 117,884 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K128 YPB is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K128 YPB, 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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K128 YPB is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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