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L494 DTT

1994 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 DTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,515 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,515 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,848 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link assembly (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,793 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wheels binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,382 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,218 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished.

both front brake hoses slightly perished.

rear screen washer not working

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished.

both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

baffles in rear exhaust sound loose

slight perrishing to various rear suspention arm bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 61,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,808 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,178 miles

rear silencer internally breaking up.(advise replaced.) †

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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L494 DTT is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L494 DTT, 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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What year was L494 DTT registered?

L494 DTT is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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