MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L226 DKN is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L226 DKN, 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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L226 DKN is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1993.
Is L226 DKN safe to buy?
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