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K788 EAK

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 EAK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 112,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipe failed on test- brake performance not tested

fuel pipes under floor corroded

most suspension bushes cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2024 110,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most rear suspension bushes split & perished

offside parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside

under floor fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 110,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

most rear suspension bushes split & perished

offside parking brake efficiency low

under floor fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 107,508 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated all pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floor sections weak

offside inner rear sill weak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 105,245 miles

Emissions not tested likely to fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated all pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floor sections weak

offside inner rear sill weak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor weak.

both sill backings weak.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front floor weak.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both sill backings weak.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear chassis weak.

both front floors weak.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,600 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust n/s sill end cap. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust o/s sill end cap. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear chassis weak.

both front floors weak.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition.

Offside Front tyre side wall in poor condition.

both sill end caps weak.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition.

both front under arches weak.

both sill end caps weak.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,308 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition.

both front under arches weak.

both sill end caps weak.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt plug ins (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,410 miles

n/s outer sill weak.

unable to check some areas due to hevey grease.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,410 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s outer sill weak.

unable to check some areas due to hevey grease.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,654 miles

drivers internal door handle faulty but you can still with difficulty open the door

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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K788 EAK is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 K788 EAK, 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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K788 EAK is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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