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M161 LYL

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 LYL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2009 149,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator starting to leak coolant

Pass 19 Mar 2008 141,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 128,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 118,577 miles

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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M161 LYL is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M161 LYL, 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 M161 LYL registered?

M161 LYL is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M161 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 LYL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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