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L496 DTT

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,751 mi
Last recorded63,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 DTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to all of car

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,291 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,291 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 56,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,940 miles

front brake disc corroded

general corrosion noticed & adviced

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc corroded

general corrosion noticed & adviced

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,420 miles

general corrosion noiced & adviced

Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general corrosion noiced & adviced

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion noticed & adviced

Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,676 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion noticed & adviced

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,313 miles

all tyres starting to crackin the treads

Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,816 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
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L496 DTT is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L496 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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L496 DTT is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L496 DTT safe to buy?

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