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L752 YDL

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,091 mi
Last recorded137,091 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL752 YDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 137,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

most of the exhaust system has a leak

Fail 23 May 2012 137,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

most of the exhaust system has a leak

Pass 11 May 2011 128,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside waher jet poor

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 11 May 2011 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside waher jet poor

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,360 miles

corrosion forming front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion forming rear axle metal brake pipes

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

rear brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake disc worn

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

corrosion forming front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion forming rear axle metal brake pipes

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f brake disc worn

rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming rear metal brake pipes

rear number plate poor condition

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

Fail 13 May 2009 121,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on brake pipes into rear wheel cylinders

footpedal travel on the limit

near side front tyre near the limit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2008 118,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 104,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 104,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 92,638 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 92,638 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L752 YDL is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L752 YDL, 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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L752 YDL is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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