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K137 AOP

1993 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK137 AOP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,930 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all suspension and chassis conponts rusty

head lights stuck up

Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,930 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all suspension and chassis conponts rusty

head lights stuck up

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension components correded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension components correded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lights stuck lights

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are cracked due to age (strong advisiory)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are cracked due to age (strong advisiory)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,464 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre has age related cracks on it

Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre has age related cracks on it

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,243 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,243 miles

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

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

Bonnet catch and safe catch stiff

Nail in sidewall offside rear tyre,,,Nearside front tyre wearing on edge,,,175701382t road champ

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

Nearside headlight unit damaged

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

Wheel trim missing

offside front window fault

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,970 miles

Nail in sidewall offside rear tyre 1757013t budget

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

Nearside headlight unit damaged

Rear wiper blade split

wheel trim missing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,310 miles

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

n/s headlamp lens broken and holed.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,310 miles

n/s headlamp lens broken and holed.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,670 miles

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT UNIT CRACKED

Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,954 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 70,954 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,578 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 70,577 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K137 AOP is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K137 AOP, 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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K137 AOP is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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