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M337 SWL

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,465 mi
Last recorded148,465 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM337 SWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 148,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 135,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front drive shaft couplings noisy on full lock

front registration plate damaged

offside front cv gaiter weeping slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2010 135,515 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front drive shaft couplings noisy on full lock

front registration plate damaged

offside front cv gaiter weeping slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 120,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front driveshafts knocking on lock

Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,094 miles

front bumper taped up

front number plate damaged

knocking on lock from front driveshafts

Fail 6 Oct 2008 105,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper taped up

front number plate damaged

knocking on lock from front driveshafts

Fail 6 Oct 2007 84,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 84,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 65,360 miles

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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M337 SWL is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M337 SWL, 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 M337 SWL registered?

M337 SWL is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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