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L259 NAU

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 NAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

repaire to body not fully checked due to sealer & underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2010 116,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 112,898 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

front brake flxi hoses slightly perrished

front road springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 112,882 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

front brake flxi hoses slightly perrished

front road springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,396 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 108,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to various steering/suspension components , various oil leaks , noise from aux drive belts , perrishing/cracking to various steering & suspension bushes , perrishing/cracking to various brake hoses & metal ends corroded

damage to o/s/f of vehicle , borderline heavy corrosion to various brake pipes , vehicle under body heavily corroded with in M.O.T perscribed areas , rear under trim loose

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Dec 2006 103,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

general under body rust

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L259 NAU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L259 NAU, 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 L259 NAU registered?

L259 NAU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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