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L810 SCR

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL810 SCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 124,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

ADVISE Petrol tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 119,622 miles

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

n/s/r chasis rail heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight exhaust blow from front system

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above components

Fail 18 Dec 2009 119,622 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

both front floor pans corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills heavily corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

n/s/r chasis rail heavily corroded

o/s/f brake hose perished ( strongly advise replacement )

o/s/r tyre perished on inner side wall

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight exhaust blow from front system

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above components

Pass 15 Dec 2008 116,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear inner sils corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket badly cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2008 116,885 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear inner sils corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket badly cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,960 miles

Oil leak

both front brake hoses splitting

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 111,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses splitting

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 107,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 107,897 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,684 miles

nearside rear seat belt retracts with assistance

Fail 12 Dec 2005 95,684 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear seat belt retracts with assistance

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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L810 SCR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L810 SCR, 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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What year was L810 SCR registered?

L810 SCR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L810 SCR safe to buy?

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