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M259 AAV

1994 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 AAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,346 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 117,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,693 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,554 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 52,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 47,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 47,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 44,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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
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M259 AAV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M259 AAV, 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 M259 AAV registered?

M259 AAV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M259 AAV safe to buy?

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