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M148 CPV

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

116,167 mi
Last recorded116,167 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 CPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,167 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp glass damaged

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 21 Aug 2017 116,158 miles

Driver's seat insecure at offside front bracket (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp glass damaged

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,047 miles

Offside Front drivers seat semi insecure at front offside mount

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

corrosion underside of vehicle and components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 116,047 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front drivers seat semi insecure at front offside mount

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

corrosion underside of vehicle and components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,870 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,450 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,848 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 114,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

drivers seat semi insecure at offside front bracket

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,136 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 114,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,671 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated

Movement between drivers seat and seat runner

Various rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2010 112,537 miles

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated,suspension components rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,537 miles

rear suspension bushes deteriorated,suspension components rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,037 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension bushes deteriorated!!. Rear suspension components rusted!!

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,571 miles

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

all rear suspension components heavily rusted

n/s rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2008 107,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all rear suspension components heavily rusted

n/s rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,225 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 105,225 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,744 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 102,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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M148 CPV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 M148 CPV, 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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What year was M148 CPV registered?

M148 CPV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M148 CPV safe to buy?

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