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M242 FVK

1995 Mazda 323 Glx

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,426 mi
Last recorded132,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 323 Glx106,141 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 FVK
MakeMazda
Model323 Glx
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 132,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 132,426 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 116,801 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 116,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 107,071 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 107,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Glx?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 783 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 372
Registration plate lamp not working 273
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 231
Brake pipe excessively corroded 213
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M242 FVK is a 1995 Mazda 323 Glx in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 106,141 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M242 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda 323 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M242 FVK registered?

M242 FVK is a 1995 Mazda 323 Glx, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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