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L487 HBH

1993 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 HBH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,690 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre treads "feel" a flat spot just developing?

park brake handle reserve travel just acceptable.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,269 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 192,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 91,462 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS DO NOT HAVE FULL CONTACT AREA WITH BRAKE PADS.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,526 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 89,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,450 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 86,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses perished

front brake pads worn to wear indicaters

offside rear tyre worn close to limits and has nail in tread

Pass 31 Dec 2005 78,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 78,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate is cracked & becoming stained

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

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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L487 HBH is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L487 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L487 HBH registered?

L487 HBH is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 October 1993.

Is L487 HBH safe to buy?

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