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L82 DOL

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,238 mi
Last recorded97,238 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 DOL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2010 97,238 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

N/side rear tyre surface cracked. Child seat fitted in rear so full belt inspection not possible.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface cracks on n/s/r tyre inner & outer sills corroding rear wiper blade worn bonnet hinges seized

Pass 9 Feb 2008 92,990 miles

Front brake hoses surface cracking. N/side rear tyre surface cracking. Front to rear brake pipes surface corroding (in front of fuel tank)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 900,582 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 90,049 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brakes slightly binding †surface cracks on both front brake hoses †surface cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,692 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 86,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLTGHTLY †REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE BY 50% †PERFORMANCE ON O/S/R BRAKE ONLY HALF AS GOOD AS N/S

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING †REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE BY 50% †PERFORMANCE ON O/S/R BRAKE LOWER THAN N/S

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
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L82 DOL is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L82 DOL, 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 L82 DOL registered?

L82 DOL is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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