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L713 LJO

1994 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 LJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 158,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 153,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 150,754 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 150,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 150,734 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s headlight lens cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 141,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 141,305 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006
Fail 25 Aug 2006

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 131,330 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 131,330 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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L713 LJO is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L713 LJO, 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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L713 LJO is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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