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L214 PEJ

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 PEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,764 miles

Corrosion on sills repaired and undersealed

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,727 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,205 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,196 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,708 miles

Centre Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 44,708 miles

Offside Rear Upper rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,283 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,283 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,395 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,395 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,920 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,662 miles

N/S/F+O/S/R tyres slightly deteriorated

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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L214 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L214 PEJ, 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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L214 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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