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L601 RBK

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,853 mi
Last recorded156,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 RBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 156,853 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 150,665 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slight cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 141,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate damage

Fail 26 Jul 2007 141,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate damage

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 132,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 761,013 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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L601 RBK is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L601 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 L601 RBK registered?

L601 RBK is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L601 RBK safe to buy?

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