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M383 BLN

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,330 mi
Last recorded51,330 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 BLN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 51,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 47,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 47,852 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 44,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 42,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 39,011 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 37,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface corrosion various locations

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight seepage around gearbox area

slight under-body corrosion various locations

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,923 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,916 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,484 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,073 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 35,073 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,664 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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M383 BLN is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M383 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M383 BLN registered?

M383 BLN is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 December 1994.

Is M383 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M383 BLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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