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L952 CBO

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 CBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,572 miles

fuel cap outside edge cracked but seals and locks ok

light rust around rear brake pipes

surface rust on all springs

surface rust to chassis

very small cracks in brake pipe flexi hoses

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,255 miles

condensation nearside rear lamp

general surface corrosion under vehicle

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,254 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

condensation nearside rear lamp

general surface corrosion under vehicle

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2006 93,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 93,512 miles

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

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

slight bind in o/s front wheel

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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L952 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L952 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 L952 CBO registered?

L952 CBO is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L952 CBO safe to buy?

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