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L661 UBR

1993 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,494 mi
Last recorded227,494 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 UBR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 227,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 227,494 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 208,350 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 208,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 189,947 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 189,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 169,961 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L661 UBR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L661 UBR, 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 L661 UBR registered?

L661 UBR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L661 UBR safe to buy?

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