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L138 NWR

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,326 mi
Last recorded30,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 NWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,326 miles

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

all 4 anti roll bar links perished and splitting//

all 4 coil springs badly corroded//

all metal brake pipes corroded on ends and in fixing holders//

both rear tyres treads and walls badly cracked recommend replacement//

front to rear fuel pipes corroded//

general underbody corrosion//

nsf tyre 3mm on outer edge//

osf tyre badly perished 3mm on edges recommend replacement//

Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

all 4 anti roll bar links perished and splitting//

all 4 coil springs badly corroded//

all metal brake pipes corroded on ends and in fixing holders//

both rear tyres treads and walls badly cracked recommend replacement//

front to rear fuel pipes corroded//

general underbody corrosion//

nsf tyre 3mm on outer edge//

osf tyre badly perished 3mm on edges recommend replacement//

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,319 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,318 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,104 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked. 4mm

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracked. 4mm

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,519 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

front and rear number plates in 3d format

offside and nearside rear seatbelts require slight assistance to retract at the last part of retracting

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,505 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2009 27,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

most brake pipes have some surface rust on them

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,339 miles

most brake pipes have some surface rust on them

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,970 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

inner walls of rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,970 miles

inner walls of rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,756 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,600 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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L138 NWR is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L138 NWR, 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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L138 NWR is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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