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L716 SCA

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

84,970 mi
Last recorded84,970 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 SCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 84,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe showing corrosion

o/s/front suspension arm has heavy corrosion

o/s/rear hand brake effort low

o/s/rear wheel has a bind on rotation

rear suspension arms and bushes showing age related fatigue and corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner sills boyh sides at rear corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,442 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers side seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Front discs corroded

Rear tyres showing cracks

offside front brake binding

rear tyres cracking

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,435 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor sections (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill sections both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,435 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor sections (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill sections both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre is under inflated.

Steering lock fails to engage.

Washer fluid light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre is under inflated.

Steering lock fails to engage.

Washer fluid light on.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,999 miles

Both rear tyres cracking with age.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear outer door handle slightly stiff but otherwise operating OK.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,149 miles

Exhaust support clamp (in front of catalyst)corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer handle on nearside rear door slightly stiff.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of age.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,149 miles

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

Exhaust support clamp (in front of catalyst)corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer handle on nearside rear door slightly stiff.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of age.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Retaining clip on offside front flexible brake hose not fully located but not likely to cause hose/pipe to foul.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear outer door handle slightly stiff.

Offside front tyre cracking slightly.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 64,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear outer door handle slightly stiff.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre cracking slightly.

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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L716 SCA is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 L716 SCA, 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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L716 SCA is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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