MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
significant coolant leak from around area of top radiator hose
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside wiper blade split - still clears effectively
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L242 TGN is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L242 TGN, 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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What year was L242 TGN registered?
L242 TGN is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L242 TGN safe to buy?
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