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L418 OPW

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 OPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,301 miles

All brake and fuel pipes are slightly corroded, but have been greased

All front and rear suspension components are corroded

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

General corrosion underside vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,301 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All brake and fuel pipes are slightly corroded, but have been greased

All front and rear suspension components are corroded

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

General corrosion underside vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,609 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded, but have been greased

All front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate is badly damaged, but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

Underside corrosion in places

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,609 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded, but have been greased

All front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate is badly damaged, but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes are slightly corroded

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

Underside corrosion in places

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to nearside rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting close to body

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts under wheel archs (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle over components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,004 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emissions not tested bxhaust blowing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,433 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

emissions not tested exhaust blowing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,040 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,040 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 49,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

whole under boby surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,865 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle rusty in various places

Fail 29 Oct 2007 35,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,118 miles

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

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

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,253 miles

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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L418 OPW is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L418 OPW, 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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L418 OPW is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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