MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Both front brake hoses incorectly fitted at caliper end.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L686 FEL is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L686 FEL, 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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L686 FEL is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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