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L140 VTL

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 VTL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 79,290 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

OSF brake disc is corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,916 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipes are corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 74,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,202 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,202 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,762 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 67,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L140 VTL is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 95,315 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 L140 VTL, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 VTL is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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