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L886 HKE

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 HKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 154,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded and holed.

Fail 17 May 2013 154,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded and holed.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 134,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

abnormal wear to o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

Fail 28 May 2012 134,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

abnormal wear to o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 May 2011 120,133 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 106,941 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 106,941 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 91,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 79,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 74,270 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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L886 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L886 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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L886 HKE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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