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L10 CUR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 CUR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking nearside rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and devoid of tread (recommend replace)

offside sill rust

rear tyres perished

under body rust

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,746 miles

all suspension parts rust

exhaust rust and minor leak

nearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread (recommend replace)

offside sill rust

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake disks are croded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 71,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rust appearing under car

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rust appearing under car

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,157 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES DAMAGED

Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,120 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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L10 CUR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 L10 CUR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L10 CUR registered?

L10 CUR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L10 CUR safe to buy?

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