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M323 LBU

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 LBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2012 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 69,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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M323 LBU is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M323 LBU, 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 M323 LBU registered?

M323 LBU is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M323 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M323 LBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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