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L885 VHU

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,707 mi
Last recorded161,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 VHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 161,707 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 154,316 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 154,316 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 147,570 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 147,570 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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L885 VHU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L885 VHU, 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 L885 VHU registered?

L885 VHU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L885 VHU safe to buy?

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