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M157 TRE

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,540 mi
Last recorded142,540 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 TRE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,540 miles

offside wiper drive box worn wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

Fail 5 Mar 2012 142,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside wiper drive box worn wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,086 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Mar 2011 136,086 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 128,598 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear and offside rear stub axles where tie bars go to is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,114 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 12,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,462 miles

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

engine sump rusty and starting to leak oil

Pass 17 Dec 2005 109,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid dirty

engine sump corroded

oil dampness around rocker cover

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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M157 TRE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M157 TRE, 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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M157 TRE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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