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M243 RCW

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 RCW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 80,893 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outer tyre wall has cracking

head beam deflectors fitted to head lamp glass

Fail 16 May 2018 80,893 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outer tyre wall has cracking

head beam deflectors fitted to head lamp glass

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,730 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,828 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear inner and outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,828 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear inner and outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,256 miles

N/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

windscreen starting to mark outside of A zone

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,928 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 55,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,998 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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M243 RCW is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RCW, 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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M243 RCW is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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