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M170 MKE

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 MKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front suspension and steering ball joint gaiters deteriorating

front and centre exhaust brackets fractured, system still supported

nearside number plate lamp cover missing, no white light to rear

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

Fail 15 Feb 2012 129,905 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front suspension and steering ball joint gaiters deteriorating

front and centre exhaust brackets fractured, system still supported

nearside number plate lamp cover missing, no white light to rear

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,950 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in front screen

drivers seat cable broken

low engine oil

Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,407 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in front screen

drivers seat cable broken

low engine oil

Pass 16 Nov 2007 93,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,157 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M170 MKE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M170 MKE, 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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M170 MKE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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