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L963 DBU

1993 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,599 mi
Last recorded121,599 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 DBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 121,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 121,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 116,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 116,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 107,684 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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L963 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 L963 DBU, 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 L963 DBU registered?

L963 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L963 DBU safe to buy?

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