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L102 BJU

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,973 mi
Last recorded78,973 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 BJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,973 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Front numberplate cracked but legible

Light corrosion starting along both inner/outer sills where underseal broken away, not excessive yet

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,973 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion to all suspension components

Front numberplate cracked but legible

Light corrosion starting along both inner/outer sills where underseal broken away, not excessive yet

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,079 miles

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

Front numberplate cracked but legible

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both sides inner of outer sills corroding

both sides rear outer sills corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,537 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills weak (corroding )

Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,537 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills weak (corroding )

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills weak

both rear inner of outer sills weak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,804 miles

both sides rear outer sills weak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 69,804 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear outer sills weak

Fail 5 Feb 2007 68,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,371 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
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L102 BJU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 L102 BJU, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L102 BJU registered?

L102 BJU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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