CarVerify

Free Car Check

L521 FNP

1994 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

380,078 mi
Last recorded380,078 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 FNP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 380,078 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 359,706 miles

Exhaust corroded

Head light out put low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S sill corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 340,422 miles

Exhaust corroded

Head light out put low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 340,418 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Head light out put low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S rear tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 322,761 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Head light out put low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

O/S sill corroded

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 322,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Head light out put low

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

O/S sill corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 305,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 304,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 288,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2009 277,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 277,594 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L521 FNP is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L521 FNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L521 FNP?

You can check the full history of L521 FNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L521 FNP registered?

L521 FNP is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L521 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 FNP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L521 FNP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L521 FNP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.