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L990 DBU

1993 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 32395,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 DBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,566 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 106,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 103,065 miles

NOTE HAVE DONE A TEMPORARY REPAIR ON OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BUT IT NEEDS A NEW PLUG ON HEADLIGHT BULB A.S.A.P

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 103,065 miles

NOTE HAVE DONE A TEMPORARY REPAIR ON OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BUT IT NEEDS A NEW PLUG ON HEADLIGHT BULB A.S.A.P

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

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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L990 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L990 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L990 DBU registered?

L990 DBU is a 1993 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L990 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 DBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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