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L157 DTT

1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs100,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 DTT
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi Abs
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 105,436 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 7 Jul 2007 105,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock on rack area

Fail 26 Jun 2007 105,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Accident damage n/s no sharp edges

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight knock at steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,770 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,770 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 99,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi Abs?

Based on 1,069 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 84
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L157 DTT is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 100,034 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 Glxi Abs fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 DTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L157 DTT is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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