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L559 MKY

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 MKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,458 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

nearside front door catching on wing

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

sight judder on front brakes

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,312 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both sill backs corroding

both sills and wheel arches corroding

front brakes juddering slightly

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel tank corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,312 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses cracking

both sill backs corroding

both sills and wheel arches corroding

front brakes juddering slightly

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel tank corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear sills corroding

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroding

front brake hoses slightly cracking

front brakes juddering slightly

front to rear brake pipes corroding through clips, advise further check required

fuel tank corroding

nearside rear spring upper seat corroding

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,989 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

both sill backs corroding

nearside rear brake pipe across rear sub-frame corroding

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

both sill backs corroding

nearside rear brake pipe across rear sub-frame corroding

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offsider front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,464 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorared

both rear sills corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroding

exhaust front flexy part poor

nearside rear upper coil spring seat looks corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 38,464 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorared

both rear sills corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroding

exhaust front flexy part poor

nearside rear upper coil spring seat looks corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,484 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both sides rear sill backs and sill ends corroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear upper bump stop shroud corroded/poor

offside front and nearside rear to hose brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2008 30,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

both sides rear sill backs and sill ends corroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear upper bump stop shroud corroded/poor

offside front and nearside rear to hose brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear brake juddering slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 25,167 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L559 MKY is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L559 MKY, 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 L559 MKY registered?

L559 MKY is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L559 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L559 MKY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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