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K863 RLB

1993 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 RLB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 124,412 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,891 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 121,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 119,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 116,112 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 116,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,022 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 102,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 109,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 109,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,990 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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K863 RLB is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,315 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 K863 RLB, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K863 RLB is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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