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L486 GYU

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

149,452 mi
Last recorded149,452 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 GYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion in places

slight pulsating from front brakes

slight travel on foot brake

underbody heavily undersealed in places

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,437 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

foot-brake travel

under-sealed in places

Fail 31 Oct 2019 147,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

foot-brake travel

under-sealed in places

Fail 4 Oct 2019 147,399 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

all rear bushes perrishing and wearing borderline

corrosion to bodywork borderline in places

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,900 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 144,257 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

nearside rear outer sill weak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 144,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

nearside rear outer sill weak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Fail 26 Sep 2016 141,779 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2015 139,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VEHICLE IN STATE OF CORROSION

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,763 miles

see advisory test number 747292974245

Fail 29 Sep 2014 138,696 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres close to wear indicators.

offside front brake binding slightly.

wheel arch's corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,604 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 136,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 134,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 134,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of front brake disc's.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 132,275 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,879 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 128,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 126,632 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 126,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 124,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 124,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 122,148 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt fraying

Fail 28 Sep 2007 122,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt fraying

Pass 27 Sep 2006 121,062 miles

Underside of body is heavly undersealed including all fuel/brake pipes

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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L486 GYU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 L486 GYU, 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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L486 GYU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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