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L773 CFR

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,685 mi
Last recorded162,685 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 CFR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2012 162,685 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipes greased.

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

Noise on nearside rear wheel when spun.

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

Squeel on offside front wheel when spun.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 155,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 155,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 147,328 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 147,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 141,111 miles

Brake pipes greased.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 141,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipes greased.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,987 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,517 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 129,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake pipes greased.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,357 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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L773 CFR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L773 CFR, 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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L773 CFR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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