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L157 RYG

1993 Mazda 323 Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi106,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 RYG
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 84,689 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 84,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 May 2008 81,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2007 77,849 miles

not cat testable

Fail 19 Apr 2007 77,849 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,387 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi?

Based on 2,560 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

57.3%
Pass Rate
6,424
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 282
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 202
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L157 RYG is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 106,088 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 358 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 RYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L157 RYG is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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