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L983 FUD

1993 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 FUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi sleeve insecure

Exhaust tailpipe protruding excessively from vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 53,596 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,471 miles

front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

rear link arm bushes cracked/perished

rear track control arm bushes cracked/perished

rear trailing arm bushes cracked/perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,739 miles

front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

offside front brake binding slightly

rear roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

offside front brake binding slightly

rear roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly perished

both rear coil springs top mounts rusty

front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

rear anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,999 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

nearside rear and offside rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 379,113 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,914 miles

both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,994 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 33,943 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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L983 FUD is a 1993 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L983 FUD, 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 L983 FUD registered?

L983 FUD is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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