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L228 PEJ

1993 Mazda 323 Glxi

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi106,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 PEJ
MakeMazda
Model323 Glxi
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2009 109,983 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 103,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 103,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 97,682 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 97,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 94,315 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glxi?

Based on 2,560 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

57.3%
Pass Rate
6,424
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 282
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 202
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L228 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 106,088 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 358 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L228 PEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L228 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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