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L962 KJB

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 KJB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,149 miles

underside has general corrosion at body and suspension components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (tyre was under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 146,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (tyre was under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box split (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills corroded

underside has general corrosion at body and suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2020 144,112 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

front floor pans corroded

os door mirror damaged

sills corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 138,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

front floor pans corroded

os door mirror damaged

sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,796 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,796 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,775 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner

Nearside Rear tyre devoid on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm =0.98 mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 14 kg (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box and flexy pipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Feb 2016 131,572 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,644 miles

Both headlamps flickering very lightly

Chassis, floor and inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Wet at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 125,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Both headlamps flickering very lightly

Chassis, floor and inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f side repeater loose

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Wet at time of test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 116,308 miles

oil leak around engine area

Fail 8 Feb 2014 116,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leak around engine area

screw missing one of six -steering wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,594 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SURFACE SPLITS

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,553 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SURFACE SPLITS

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,289 miles

slight exhaust leak

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear bumper cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear bumper cracked

slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L962 KJB is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 L962 KJB, 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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L962 KJB is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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