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L382 JRF

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,633 mi
Last recorded77,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 JRF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,633 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,752 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 65,125 miles

Electrical wiring insecure red wire running into car through bulk head (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,944 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,911 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,241 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,476 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L382 JRF is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L382 JRF, 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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L382 JRF is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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