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K854 OBY

1992 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 OBY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 120,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; front subframe ; front lower arms; rear suspension componants

Fail 29 May 2009 106,309 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; front subframe ; front lower arms; rear suspension componants

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 91,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 70,480 miles

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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K854 OBY 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 62.5%.

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 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 K854 OBY, 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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What year was K854 OBY registered?

K854 OBY is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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