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L587 VJC

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

123,033 mi
Last recorded123,033 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 VJC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 123,033 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 116,242 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 116,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 110,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 110,767 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 106,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 106,003 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)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 100,990 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2006 100,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side&off side rear outer sills starting to corrode

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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L587 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 L587 VJC, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L587 VJC is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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