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L274 UEB

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,181 mi
Last recorded153,181 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 UEB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 153,181 miles

Front windows tinted

Missfire

Nearside front brake pads worn thin

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2009 153,181 miles

Front windows tinted

Missfire

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake pads worn thin

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 138,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns and os front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2007 131,514 miles

all brake pipes have been greesed

gear box out put seal leaking

n/s/f floor pan very rusty within 30cm of bottom arm ball mouinting

vahicle very rusty on under side

Fail 17 Jan 2007 131,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes and fuel pipes have been greesed up

gear box out put seal leaking

n/s/f floor pan rusting within 30cm of bottom arm mouining point

vehicle very rusty on under side

Pass 30 Jan 2006 126,059 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 126,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Strongly advise Front discs badly corroded

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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L274 UEB is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L274 UEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L274 UEB registered?

L274 UEB is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L274 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 UEB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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