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K504 JHL

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,962 mi
Last recorded180,962 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 JHL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 180,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 175,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 175,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 171,981 miles

advise new front brake discs and pads[corroded]

Pass 6 Jul 2010 171,398 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 169,419 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 169,419 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 May 2008 166,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 162,997 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 162,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 154,367 miles

front exhaust down pipe temporary repair requires renewing s.a.p.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 154,367 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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K504 JHL is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K504 JHL, 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 K504 JHL registered?

K504 JHL is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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