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K218 FKW

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 FKW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,289 miles

advised slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 122,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 115,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 115,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 110,002 miles

advised engine has an oil leak †advised nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

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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K218 FKW is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K218 FKW, 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 K218 FKW registered?

K218 FKW is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K218 FKW safe to buy?

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