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L565 PLG

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 PLG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 86,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2008 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,836 miles

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

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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L565 PLG is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L565 PLG, 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 L565 PLG registered?

L565 PLG is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L565 PLG safe to buy?

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