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M353 NKN

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 NKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,939 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

air box insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2009 11,492 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2008 109,900 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 109,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007

both rear shock absorbers have a slight leak

offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front shock absorber has a slight leak

offside seat mechanism has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2007 105,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both rear shockers have a slight leak

offside front shocker has a slight leak

offside seat mechanism has slight play

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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M353 NKN is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M353 NKN, 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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M353 NKN is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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