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L276 EKM

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 EKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,133 miles

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

o/s bonnet hinge broken

power steering belt loose

radiator leaking from top tank

Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s bonnet hinge broken

power steering belt loose

radiator leaking from top tank

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside bonnet hinge broken

offside front tyre perished

offside front wheel binding

Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underbody

corrosion to underbody

offside bonnet hinge broken

offside front tyre perished

offside front wheel binding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,495 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L276 EKM 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 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 L276 EKM, 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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L276 EKM is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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