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L943 CBO

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,858 mi
Last recorded33,858 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 CBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,858 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 33,852 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,684 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 32,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 32,315 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,969 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 29,947 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 26,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,894 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

both fron t tyres worn to 2.5mm

front number plate lower left corner damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,894 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

both fron t tyres worn to 2.5mm

front number plate lower left corner damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,805 miles

both front outer drive shaft boots are cracking

both rear inner sills are rusty

front flexable exhaust pipe blowing

front offside brake disc showing some distortion during RBT

rear offside tyre has minor cracks in side walls

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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L943 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L943 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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What year was L943 CBO registered?

L943 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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