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M385 TBW

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,469 mi
Last recorded44,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 TBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,469 miles

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

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

oil around power steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 39,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,473 miles

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

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

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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M385 TBW is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M385 TBW, 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 M385 TBW registered?

M385 TBW is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M385 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 TBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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