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L585 RBK

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,990 mi
Last recorded45,990 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 RBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,990 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,771 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 37,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L585 RBK is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L585 RBK, 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 L585 RBK registered?

L585 RBK is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L585 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 RBK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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