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K848 SFD

1992 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,626 mi
Last recorded103,626 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 SFD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,626 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hose slightly perished

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 103,626 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front brake hose slightly perished

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,470 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 93,470 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 83,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small play in steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

small play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2006 70,547 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 70,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2005 61,202 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 61,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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K848 SFD is a 1992 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K848 SFD, 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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K848 SFD is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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