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K429 LUA

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,414 mi
Last recorded156,414 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 LUA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 156,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 156,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 156,381 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both outer sills coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 156,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 156,390 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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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K429 LUA is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K429 LUA, 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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K429 LUA is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 January 1993.

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