MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L538 GUC is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 L538 GUC, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of L538 GUC?
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What year was L538 GUC registered?
L538 GUC is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is L538 GUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L538 GUC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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