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L354 TVV

1994 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL354 TVV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,836 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

osr body corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 106,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system

indicator stork

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,081 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,545 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,545 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,691 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,407 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,996 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 72,996 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 58,932 miles

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

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

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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L354 TVV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L354 TVV, 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 L354 TVV registered?

L354 TVV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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