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L818 CKK

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,377 mi
Last recorded94,377 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 CKK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,377 miles

OFF-SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,377 miles

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

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

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

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

OFF-SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,938 miles

see previous test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both front lower wings

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi poor condition

nearside rear brake caliper damp

Fail 11 Sep 2013 85,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi poor condition

nearside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 78,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear suspenstion bushes age cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,477 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,477 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in offside rear outer sill

deterioration in nearside front brake disc inner face

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,246 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion in nearside rear upper arch

corrosion in rear suspension strut conponents

slight deterioration/corrosion in both rear brake discs

Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,238 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in both rear suspension strut conponents

corrosion in nearside rear upper arch area

slight deterioration/corrosion in both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,291 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside rear upper arch

rear inner brake pads generally worn lower than outer pads

slight corrosion in both rear under sills

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,927 miles

advanced corrosion in nearside rear shock absorber upper washer

corrosion in offside rear upper arch

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,446 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 61,446 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 60,087 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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L818 CKK is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L818 CKK, 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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L818 CKK is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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