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M316 LAD

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,655 mi
Last recorded159,655 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 LAD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 159,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,820 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 146,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 131,834 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnett safety catch stiff

Fail 15 Sep 2010 125,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnett safety catch stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2007 123,271 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 123,271 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 17 Jul 2006 116,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 116,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M316 LAD is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M316 LAD, 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 M316 LAD registered?

M316 LAD is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 1994.

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