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M243 BNH

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,205 mi
Last recorded96,205 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 BNH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,869 miles

front brake discs corroding and pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,604 miles

both front brake discs pitted slightly

poor beam patterns both headlamps

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,509 miles

both beam patterns poor

Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both beam patterns poor

no gas detected at tail pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,594 miles

both dipped beam patterns perishing

both front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r shock absorber damp

slight blow from rear exhaust box

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,973 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 62,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on in side edges

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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M243 BNH is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M243 BNH, 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 M243 BNH registered?

M243 BNH is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M243 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 BNH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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