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L589 RAP

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 RAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 67,402 miles

Emissions not tested due to massive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded and leaking (in front of radiator) (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underneath suspension components corroded

both front and rear subframes heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

all underneath suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,922 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

all underneath suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,220 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust rubber mounting snapped

Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,541 miles

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 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust rubber mounting snapped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear lower inner sills slight corrosion

both rear sills slight corrosion

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,931 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r sill slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,495 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,480 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)

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,192 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
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L589 RAP is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L589 RAP, 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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L589 RAP is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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