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L353 DKM

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 DKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,288 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,736 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,736 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,969 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s wiper starting to perish.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,371 miles

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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L353 DKM is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L353 DKM, 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 L353 DKM registered?

L353 DKM is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L353 DKM safe to buy?

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