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K148 DJM

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,702 mi
Last recorded164,702 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 DJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 164,702 miles

Windscreen damaged outside of wiper sweep

Fail 30 Oct 2010 164,551 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

O/s/f side lamp working but dim

Windscreen damaged outside of wiper sweep

Pass 14 Nov 2009 156,042 miles

Light screen damage outside of swept area

Fail 7 Nov 2009 155,815 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 146,016 miles

Lightly damaged windscreen outside zone A

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 146,016 miles

Lightly damaged windscreen outside zone A

Pass 15 Nov 2007 136,678 miles

Light damage to windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 14 Nov 2006 127,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 114,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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
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K148 DJM is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K148 DJM, 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 K148 DJM registered?

K148 DJM is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K148 DJM safe to buy?

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