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L385 ODM

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 ODM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

O/S/F Brake has been binding on.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,025 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,519 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 48,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 43,266 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 43,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L385 ODM is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 L385 ODM, 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 L385 ODM registered?

L385 ODM is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L385 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L385 ODM shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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