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L393 UOR

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 UOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,925 miles

Both front brakes binding very slightly

Coolant radiator fins deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 104,909 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding very slightly

Coolant radiator fins deteriorated

Coolant reservoir bottle empty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 104,885 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken/detached (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front brakes binding very slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded section above rear cross member to nearside rear, difficult to fully inspect extent of corrosion, benefit of doubt given to presenter but advise replacement section of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Cooling system radiator deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,736 miles

some brake & fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Dec 2016 101,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working both rears (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

some brake & fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,418 miles

rust & corrosion all over

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2015 97,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rust & corrosion all over

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,111 miles

oil leaks

rust patches

some fuel & brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,824 miles

all tyres perished

brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,824 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

all tyres perished

brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,590 miles

oil leaks

rust patches

some brake pipes rusty/corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,589 miles

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

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

oil leaks

rust patches

some brake pipes rusty/corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,584 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2011 81,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,679 miles

rust and corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,678 miles

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

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

rust and corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,747 miles

o/s/f pads

rust patches

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,747 miles

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

o/s/f pads

rust patches

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,135 miles

oil leak

slight play in nearside & offside rear Trailing arm front bushes

slight play in offside rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

play in rack

rack damp

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,121 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Dec 2006 63,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Dec 2005 59,242 miles

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

slight perishing on brake hoses

slight run out n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,242 miles

slight perishing on brake hoses

slight run out n/s/f brake

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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L393 UOR is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L393 UOR, 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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L393 UOR is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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