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K162 LGP

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 LGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 101,692 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

both metal fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

both metal fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,542 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,532 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,434 miles

corrosion in both rear end of sills

corrosion in both rear suspension coil springs

corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,913 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 78,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 70,729 miles

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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K162 LGP is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 98,243 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 K162 LGP, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K162 LGP is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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