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L977 TAF

1993 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,775 mi
Last recorded100,775 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 TAF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,775 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 97,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 94,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 92,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 81,608 miles

engine oil sump rusty

n/s/r spring top rusty, o/s/r top strut mounting point rusty

o/s outer c.v boot perishing

o/s/r tyre 3mm, perishing and worn on inner edge of tread

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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L977 TAF is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L977 TAF, 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 L977 TAF registered?

L977 TAF is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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