CarVerify

Free Car Check

L117 GKE

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,956 mi
Last recorded102,956 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 GKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,956 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 96,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres excessively worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,315 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 91,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 91,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 89,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 82,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,108 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 73,650 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 73,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 70,041 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 70,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight leak from steering rack ( pinion area)

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 24 May 2006 59,670 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L117 GKE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L117 GKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L117 GKE?

You can check the full history of L117 GKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L117 GKE registered?

L117 GKE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L117 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 GKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L117 GKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L117 GKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.