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L61 RWV

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 RWV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 9 Apr 2025 50,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 42,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,464 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 40,463 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,688 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 35,767 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,349 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 29,349 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 26,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,332 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 17,332 miles

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

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

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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L61 RWV is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 L61 RWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L61 RWV registered?

L61 RWV is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L61 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L61 RWV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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