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L238 NGY

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,212 mi
Last recorded17,212 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 NGY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,212 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,955 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 15,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,074 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 15,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,423 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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L238 NGY is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 L238 NGY, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L238 NGY registered?

L238 NGY is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L238 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 NGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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