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M338 WFM

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

343,953 mi
Last recorded343,953 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 WFM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 343,953 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.Needs attension.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 343,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.Needs attension.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 319,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to body and general componants,

Fail 9 Oct 2009 319,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o\s and n\s rear shock absorber top mounts weak

outer sills weak

rear arches weak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 310,099 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s+ o/s wheel arches rusty rear

Pass 4 Sep 2007 270,879 miles

front tyres low exhaust crumbly & slight blow front pads low & fluid low oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 243,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 243,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 207,073 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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M338 WFM is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M338 WFM, 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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M338 WFM is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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