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M344 BBY

1994 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 BBY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 5 May 2007 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 83,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 76,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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M344 BBY is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M344 BBY, 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 M344 BBY registered?

M344 BBY is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M344 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M344 BBY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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