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L872 HKE

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,658 mi
Last recorded137,658 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 HKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 137,658 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on rear suspensoion components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle.

corrosion surfacing on front suspension components.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 May 2008 137,648 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on rear suspensoion components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle.

corrosion surfacing on front suspension components.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 133,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp height adjustment motors not working.

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

Nearside hydraulic boot strut broken (not supporting boot lid when open).

Non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 129,262 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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L872 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L872 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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L872 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L872 HKE safe to buy?

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