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M353 KDW

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 KDW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper blade has split but still clearing the screen

Pass 22 Feb 2011 119,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 116,780 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

initial smoke from exhaust when cold

Fail 19 Nov 2009 116,780 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

initial smoke from exhaust when cold

Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 95,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 86,518 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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M353 KDW is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M353 KDW, 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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What year was M353 KDW registered?

M353 KDW is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 1995.

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