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L324 DLJ

1994 Mazda 323

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL324 DLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,584 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 25 Sep 2025 102,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running hot, fan not working (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,490 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 12 Sep 2024 100,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,548 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,090 miles

engine bat and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 14 Sep 2021 94,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine bat and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,696 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,924 miles

Offside hand brake has low effort

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside hand brake has low effort

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,058 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,547 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,702 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,407 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,910 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,790 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,789 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L324 DLJ is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L324 DLJ, 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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L324 DLJ is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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