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L927 CBO

1993 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,057 mi
Last recorded168,057 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 CBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 168,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 167,648 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy bandaged and blowing (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front surface corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted inner edge near2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight tear rack gator

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to brake block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit distorted inner edge near 2mm (4.1.E.1)

battery terminals loose

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow not registering in perametres

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 155,299 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorber dust covers torn

cat external skin coroded through

centre rear seat belt was knotted now untwisted

large screen crack n/s/f/ not in swept area

Fail 6 Feb 2015 154,852 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorber dust covers torn

cat external skin coroded through

centre rear seat belt was knotted now untwisted

large screen crack n/s/f/ not in swept area

Pass 25 Feb 2014 143,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers torn

n/s/f/screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 12 Feb 2014 143,301 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers torn

n/s/f/screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,933 miles

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

front discs scored

large screen crack n/s/ out of swept area

n/s/rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front discs scored

large screen crack n/s/ out of swept area

n/s/rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,323 miles

as per previos mot

Fail 31 Jan 2012 114,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CRACK 25MM NS UPPER SCREEN==REAR SUSP BUSHES PERISHING==REAR SHOCKS SOFT==ALL 4 BRAKE PIPES CORRODED TO FLEXIS==OSF TYRE 2,33MM==SLIGHT LIFT OSR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT BLOW EXH C/BOX==EXH FR PIPE BLOWINGREQ NEW==BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED==

Fail 10 Feb 2011 106,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolent level very low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in the offside front suspention top mounting

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,280 miles

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

coolent level very low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in the offside front suspention top mounting

Fail 21 Jan 2011 106,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,190 miles

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

Offside and Nearside rear suspension coil springs are corroded near top

Fail 14 Jan 2010 90,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside and Nearside rear suspension coil springs are corroded near top

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside rear inner sill

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear valve stem deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2009 86,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside rear inner sill

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear valve stem deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 76,836 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wqearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,441 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
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L927 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L927 CBO, 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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L927 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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