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L227 DKN

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 DKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,832 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid dark in colour

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 13 May 2015 71,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 May 2015 71,697 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,956 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 70,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 69,897 miles

ns/f head light aim on lower limits

Fail 22 May 2013 69,897 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns/f head light aim on lower limits

Pass 30 May 2012 66,091 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,091 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 62,985 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 62,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 56,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,494 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)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,723 miles

O/S rear tyre perrishing

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

Pass 26 May 2006 38,583 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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L227 DKN is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L227 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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L227 DKN is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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