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L223 XNR

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 XNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,420 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Both rear upper strut top mounts starting to corrode

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Both rear upper strut top mounts starting to corrode

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,589 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 96,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front wheel slight binding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,429 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyre wearing on edges

fuel tank breather pipes very rusty

surface corrosion around rear axle mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,483 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,418 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,252 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,611 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 77,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 75,050 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
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L223 XNR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L223 XNR, 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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L223 XNR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L223 XNR safe to buy?

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