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M161 UMF

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,295 mi
Last recorded38,295 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 UMF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 38,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 37,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear silencer leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 37,300 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,151 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 25,151 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,862 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre tread showing signs of wear

Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre tread showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,748 miles

REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN

Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,568 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall and tread not showing cords but advise replacement

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 UMF is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M161 UMF registered?

M161 UMF is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M161 UMF safe to buy?

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