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L830 HKE

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 HKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 151,269 miles

Chassis rails corroded

All roadsprings corroded

All underbody metalwork corroded

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear lower inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside wiper wheel box worn out

Oil leak

Rear steel brake pipes rusty

Rear strut top mounts corroded

Rearmost lower outer tie bar bushes deteriorated offside and nearside

Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All roadsprings corroded

All underbody metalwork corroded

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

Chassis rails corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear lower inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Offside wiper wheel box worn out

Oil leak

Rear steel brake pipes rusty

Rear strut top mounts corroded

Rearmost lower outer tie bar bushes deteriorated offside and nearside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 144,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 144,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 136,946 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

condision of underbody poor (corrosion)

engine oil sump rusted and leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2007 136,946 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

condision of underbody poor (corrosion)

engine oil sump rusted and leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,208 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 125,208 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust downpipe to cat connection very rusty

little reserve travel on handbrake

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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L830 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L830 HKE, 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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What year was L830 HKE registered?

L830 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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