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K132 KCL

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK132 KCL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 140,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both centre to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (at rear)

both n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

rear under body structure corroding in many areas but not excessive at this time

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 128,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 116,247 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 116,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear structure of car starting to corrode

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2005 104,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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K132 KCL is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K132 KCL, 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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K132 KCL is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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