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K324 PKO

1992 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK324 PKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s floor damaged toward rear, but not seriously weakend

n/s/r shock absorber weakend slightly

o/s wiper blade split at end, but clearing ok

rear suspension arm bushes perished

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 92,291 miles

all four tyres cracking.

hand brake travel.

suspension and steering componants corroded.

suspension bushes cracking.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,291 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all four tyres cracking.

brake pedal travel.

hand brake travel.

suspension and steering componants corroded.

suspension bushes cracking.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,726 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,726 miles

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

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

footbrake travel.

fuel pipes corroded.

o/s mirror cracked.

under body corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,387 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,384 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All suspension components corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 19 May 2009 88,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 86,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 85,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 83,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 83,422 miles

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

Drivers side rear tyre sidewall perished

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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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K324 PKO is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K324 PKO, 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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K324 PKO is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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