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L724 CKR

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL724 CKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,217 miles

Corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 154,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 153,511 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 151,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 148,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,465 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyres tread

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 136,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 136,298 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 131,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,329 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 126,329 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SEAL PANEL SURFACE CORROSION

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,627 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 116,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,748 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 113,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 108,757 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 108,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,198 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L724 CKR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L724 CKR, 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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L724 CKR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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