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M253 RUD

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 RUD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 129,795 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 129,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 128,109 miles

Drivers window faulty

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Part worn tyres 2009 y o m fitted to rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,080 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Drivers window faulty

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

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO CONDITION OF BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,254 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,019 miles

wipers smearing screen/offside cv gaiter perished/nearside front wing damaged/offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 118,880 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wipers smearing screen/offside cv gaiter perished/nearside front wing damaged/offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,829 miles

sill ends corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 114,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

sill ends corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside sill corroded/exhaust leak at front joint/rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,454 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside sill corroded/exhaust leak at front joint/rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 95,327 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 95,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sill rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 89,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,849 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

stone chips front screen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,940 miles

fit new wiper blade to o/s/f

n/s/f c/v graiter perished

surface correded both rear inner sills front and rear subframes

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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M253 RUD is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M253 RUD, 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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M253 RUD is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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