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K818 WUR

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,506 mi
Last recorded60,506 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK818 WUR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,506 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED EARLY RECTIFICATION REQUIRED

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

front c/v joints knocking on road test

Fail 12 Aug 2008 60,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED EARLY RECTIFICATION REQUIRED

REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 53,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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K818 WUR is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K818 WUR, 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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K818 WUR is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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