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L114 BJU

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,874 mi
Last recorded104,874 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 BJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,874 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coil spring top mount areas in poor cond

fuel tank metal breather pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 104,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coil spring top mount areas in poor cond

fuel tank metal breather pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,040 miles

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

both rear coil spring top mount areas in poor cond

fuel tank metal breather pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear coil spring top mount areas in poor cond

fuel tank metal breather pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,191 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

feul tank metal breather pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,191 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

feul tank metal breather pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,781 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

petrol tank brether pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,781 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s outer sill slightly corroded

petrol tank brether pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,319 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,007 miles

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

o/s h/brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,007 miles

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

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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L114 BJU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L114 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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L114 BJU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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