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L678 SEJ

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 SEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 110,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,488 miles

brake pipes corroding at ends

Fail 29 Oct 2010 108,926 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

brake pipes corroding at ends

Pass 13 Nov 2009 104,147 miles

brake pipes corroding at ends

offside rear outer sill corroding

rear undersills corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2009 104,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroding at ends

offside rear outer sill corroding

rear undersills corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,987 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 92,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 92,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 83,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside rear tyre near to limit on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 83,975 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside rear tyre near to limit on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2005 76,004 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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L678 SEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L678 SEJ, 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 L678 SEJ registered?

L678 SEJ is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L678 SEJ safe to buy?

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