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K462 MGO

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 MGO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 109,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,700 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 90,635 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside headlamp aim to the upper limit

no lights fitted at time of test

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K462 MGO is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K462 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K462 MGO registered?

K462 MGO is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 February 1993.

Is K462 MGO safe to buy?

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