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L943 RAR

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 RAR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,463 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules getting corroded

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

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

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

Temp.repair has been made to nearside indicator repeater lens

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,115 miles

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

Temp.repair has been made to N/S wing repeater light lens

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,606 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked †

Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHEEL NUTS NOT CHECKED

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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L943 RAR is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAR, 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 RAR registered?

L943 RAR is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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