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K7 LHG

1992 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 LHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,405 miles

all fuel and brake pipes rusted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 136,402 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all fuel and brake pipes rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 130,590 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 130,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 124,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 124,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 124,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front springs very rusty

fuel breather pipes very rusty and corroded metal

general rear suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 118,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 118,515 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,989 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 111,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

slight perishing to all four flexible brake hoses

surface rust to both rear metal brake pipes

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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K7 LHG is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 K7 LHG, 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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K7 LHG is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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