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L623 EPE

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

155,960 mi
Last recorded155,960 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 EPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 155,960 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 155,949 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 151,712 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 151,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothuy front discs corroded and lipped

corrosion on both rear coil springs

front brake application slightly uneven

n s f cv gaiter has been cut then resealed together

Fail 26 Jul 2006 151,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corroded and lipped

corrosion on both rear coil springs

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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L623 EPE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L623 EPE, 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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L623 EPE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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