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L223 ULR

1993 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 ULR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,940 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight pitting to front discs

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,243 miles

front anti roll bar links rubbers deteriorated

front cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls cracking

rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,243 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

front anti roll bar links rubbers deteriorated

front cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorating

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls cracking

rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 56,846 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,519 miles

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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L223 ULR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L223 ULR, 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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What year was L223 ULR registered?

L223 ULR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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