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L681 WLU

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 WLU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,693 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber is missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front section exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake poor on balance test/poor performance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre is perished & cracking to excess

clutch not working properly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,344 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 110,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 991,222 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 94,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 90,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 90,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,256 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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L681 WLU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L681 WLU, 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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L681 WLU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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