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K92 VPM

1992 Mazda 323

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,955 mi
Last recorded122,955 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda 32398,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK92 VPM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 122,955 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear surspension,and chassis,inner rear sills o/s/rear seat belt slow on return

Fail 3 Nov 2009 122,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear surspension,and chassis,inner rear sills o/s/rear seat belt slow on return

Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 116,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 114,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 110,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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K92 VPM is a 1992 Mazda 323 in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K92 VPM, 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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K92 VPM is a 1992 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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