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L529 XJU

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL529 XJU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,925 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Front crossmember coroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering rack boots damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,641 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember coroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Both front tyres wearing edges

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

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

Steering rack boots damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,732 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

offside rear inner/outer sill areas corroded as with nearside rear inner sill area

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2013 76,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

offside rear inner/outer sill areas corroded as with nearside rear inner sill area

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2012 75,149 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front flexible brake hose slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2012 75,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front flexible brake hose slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,716 miles

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

some corrosion in front & rear sub frames but APPEAR SOUND

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,716 miles

some corrosion in front & rear sub frames but APPEAR SOUND

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

some under body corrosion but all APPEARS SOUND

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,101 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 70,101 miles

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

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

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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L529 XJU is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L529 XJU, 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.

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What year was L529 XJU registered?

L529 XJU is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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