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L3 RBC

1994 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,215 mi
Last recorded161,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RBC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 161,215 miles

underbody welded and undersilled

Fail 16 Jan 2012 161,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 155,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 148,540 miles

Considerable corrosion rear axle and rear suspension components

Further under-body corrosion

Rear bumper loose at nearside corner.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 148,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Considerable corrosion rear axle and rear suspension components

Further under-body corrosion

Rear bumper loose at nearside corner.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 140,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer joint corroded/repaired but not leaking.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 140,833 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer joint corroded/repaired but not leaking.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 136,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 136,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 131,022 miles

N/S handbrake weak. †Handbrake lever almost at the end of it's travel. †Slight play in both sides of steering rack. †Some perishing of front suspension rubber bushes.

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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L3 RBC is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L3 RBC, 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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What year was L3 RBC registered?

L3 RBC is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L3 RBC safe to buy?

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