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L749 OWW

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,624 mi
Last recorded150,624 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 OWW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 150,624 miles

cant see all sills due body kit fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 149,442 miles

general corrosion under trhe vechile due to its age

Pass 13 Jun 2015 148,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 148,711 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 148,695 miles

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

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

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

can not view sills due to bodykit fitted

surface corrsion all over

welding been done before

Fail 18 Feb 2012 148,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 145,921 miles

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

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

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

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

could not view the sills due to haveing bodykit fitted

front and back discs worn

very slight play on steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 143,333 miles

couldnt view pipes underfloor due to ecxessive underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2009 143,017 miles

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

corrosion on sills

corrosion underfloor all over

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

Fail 27 Jan 2009 112,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis legs and pipes

corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

corrosion underfloor

couldnt view outter sill sdue to side kit

discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Jan 2008 132,633 miles

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

handbrake working o.k but can do with adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2007 126,773 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 126,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 117,890 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 117,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L749 OWW is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L749 OWW, 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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What year was L749 OWW registered?

L749 OWW is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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