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L385 BGV

1993 Mazda 323 LX

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 323 LX88,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 BGV
MakeMazda
Model323 LX
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 88,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,756 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 80,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 LX?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,228
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
constant velocity joint gaiter split 36
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L385 BGV is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 323 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.3% with a typical mileage of 88,458 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L385 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 323 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L385 BGV is a 1993 Mazda 323 LX, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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