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K485 PLR

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 PLR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,903 miles

anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,903 miles

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

Pass 23 May 2009 90,484 miles

anit-roll bar bushes perished

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 May 2009 90,329 miles

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

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

anit-roll bar bushes perished

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 May 2008 79,677 miles

os outer cv boot perishing.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,724 miles

both rear brake hoses perished and rears

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar drop links perished

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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K485 PLR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K485 PLR, 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 K485 PLR registered?

K485 PLR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K485 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K485 PLR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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