MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,923 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust hanger is broken (system still secure)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre is on limit
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 KCL is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 L40 KCL, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L40 KCL registered?
L40 KCL is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is L40 KCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 KCL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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