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L197 UAM

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,294 mi
Last recorded115,294 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 UAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,294 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 115,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,763 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,763 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,626 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,624 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)

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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L197 UAM is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L197 UAM, 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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L197 UAM is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L197 UAM safe to buy?

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