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K23 HMV

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,239 mi
Last recorded69,239 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 HMV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rears (2.7.3)

inner sills corroded

wipers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2017 69,235 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (7.3.A.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r side wall (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes rusty

rear shocks leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,840 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,840 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticking slightly (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort slightly low (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid dirty

horn noise slightly distorted

offside front tyre inner side wall cracking/perishing

washer jets partly blocked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticking slightly (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort slightly low (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid dirty

horn noise slightly distorted

offside front tyre inner side wall cracking/perishing

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,189 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,668 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 51,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 50,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,226 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 44,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K23 HMV is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K23 HMV, 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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K23 HMV is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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