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L397 MGX

1994 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,465 mi
Last recorded80,465 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 MGX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 80,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 77,595 miles

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

front brake balance poor[21%]

long travel on footbrake

n/s/f inner CV boot splitting

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Fail 19 May 2010 77,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake balance poor[21%]

long travel on footbrake

n/s/f inner CV boot splitting

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

Pass 22 May 2009 75,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s mirror glass slightly loose

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

signs of fluid on power steering rack

slight damage n/s/r wheel

stone chip in windscreen o/s outside swept area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn.

knock in steering.

n/s/rear wheel damaged and distored.

o/s door mirror glass slightly loose.

o/s/rear brake pads low & o/s/rear disc corroding.

rear anti roll bar end link bushes perrished and splitting.

signs of fluid o/s steering rack gaitor.

slight corrodsion both rear drop plates.

slight oil leaks.

Fail 27 May 2008 72,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn.

knock in steering.

n/s/rear wheel damaged and distored.

o/s door mirror glass slightly loose.

o/s/rear brake pads low & o/s/rear disc corroding.

rear anti roll bar end link bushes perrished and splitting.

signs of fluid o/s steering rack gaitor.

slight corrodsion both rear drop plates.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 16 May 2007 70,662 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear brake pads seem low/discs slightly worn

slight knock in steering

Pass 27 May 2006 68,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal seems spongy

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly loose

Fail 27 May 2006 68,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake pedal seems spongy

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly loose

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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L397 MGX is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L397 MGX, 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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L397 MGX is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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