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M159 LBU

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 LBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 97,360 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f ball joint worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,239 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/r handbrake low reading

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,287 miles

PAS oil cooler damp

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,255 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,144 miles

o/s/r brake binding on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,944 miles

front and rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,571 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005

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

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

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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M159 LBU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M159 LBU, 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 M159 LBU registered?

M159 LBU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M159 LBU safe to buy?

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