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M270 RCW

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 RCW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 157,529 miles

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed

Fail 26 Sep 2017 157,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front seatbelt webbing frayed

Rear exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,999 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 150,998 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 134,039 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 134,039 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,849 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded

Front cv gaitors cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 109,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust bracket corroded

Front cv gaitors cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,714 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,392 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 102,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,925 miles

o/s/f seatbelt frayed on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 93,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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M270 RCW is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M270 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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What year was M270 RCW registered?

M270 RCW is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M270 RCW safe to buy?

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