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L443 DPC

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 DPC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,807 miles

Driver's seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to bumper/wing at offside rear

general corrosion at underbody components at rear

nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint bush deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear tyre aged/perished

petrol tank metal breather pipes at nearside rear corroded

wear developing in outer c.v joints

Fail 23 Jan 2021 81,802 miles

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

Driver's seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to bumper/wing at offside rear

general corrosion at underbody components at rear

nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint bush deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear tyre aged/perished

petrol tank metal breather pipes at nearside rear corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,171 miles

Damage to rear bumper/wing at offside rear

Driver's seat belt inertia reel becoming weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch/rear sill

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

general corrosion at underbody components at rear

nearside front lower track control arm bush deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside rear tyre aged/perished

petrol tank metal breather pipes at nearside rear corroded

rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

unable to fully inspect brake pads with roadwheels in place, advise further inspection.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion developing at offside rear wheel arch/rear sill

driver's seat belt inertia reel becoming weak

flexible section of front exhaust pipe deteriorated

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

general corrosion on underbody components at rear of vehicle

nearside front lower track control arm bush deteriorated

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

offside rear tyre aged /perished

petrol tank metal breather pipes at nearside rear corroded

rear registration faded but not likely to be misread

unable to view rear brakes, advise further inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise further inspection of rear brakes

flexible section of front exhaust pipe deteriorated

front exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorated

metal petrol tank breather pipes corroded at nearside rear

offside front seat belt inertia reel becoming weak

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise further inspection of rear brakes

flexible section of front exhaust pipe deteriorated

front exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorated

metal petrol tank breather pipes corroded at nearside rear

offside front seat belt inertia reel becoming weak

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,726 miles

flexible section of front exhaust pipe deteriorated.

front exhaust silencer heat shield corroded.

metal petrol tank breather pipes are corroded at the nearside rear.

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread.

offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,726 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)

flexible section of front exhaust pipe deteriorated.

front exhaust silencer heat shield corroded.

metal petrol tank breather pipes are corroded at the nearside rear.

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer tread.

offside and nearside rear shock absorber gaiters are deteriorated.

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,476 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,136 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 52,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,006 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,790 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 43,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,136 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 30,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 20,275 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L443 DPC is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L443 DPC, 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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L443 DPC is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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