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M347 BEY

1995 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 BEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,602 miles

Both Headlamp Lens Deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 89,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Headlamp Lens Deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust Holed (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,703 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,703 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 58,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,549 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,560 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in OSF seat base.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in OSF seat base.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2012 39,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,100 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,098 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 30,250 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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M347 BEY is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 M347 BEY, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M347 BEY is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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