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M344 CHR

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,734 mi
Last recorded149,734 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 CHR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 149,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 141,908 miles

Fluid level in power steering reseviour at minimum

Nearside rear wing damaged and wheel arch corodede

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

Offside front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 141,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fluid level in power steering reseviour at minimum

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

Nearside rear wing damaged and wheel arch corodede

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

Offside front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 138,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 133,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 133,170 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 121,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 121,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 116,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 104,104 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
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M344 CHR is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M344 CHR, 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 CHR registered?

M344 CHR is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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