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L492 YNR

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,352 mi
Last recorded133,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 YNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,352 miles

offside front anti rolbar drop arm bushes split

sligt corrossion in offside front and nearside rear brake disccs

Fail 1 May 2010 133,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 127,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 127,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 121,935 miles

condensation in n/s/r light unit

corrosion on front discs

Fail 1 May 2008 121,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in n/s/r light unit

corrosion on front discs

Pass 2 May 2007 111,397 miles

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

chassis fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2007 111,249 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chassis fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2006 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 99,259 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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L492 YNR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L492 YNR, 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 L492 YNR registered?

L492 YNR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L492 YNR safe to buy?

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