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M392 SBW

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,175 mi
Last recorded156,175 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 SBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 146,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 146,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front tyres heavily worn inner edges

oil lead

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 136,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 136,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 131,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 131,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 124,682 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 115,443 miles

advise drivers seat base/runners worn giving slight free play

advise front brake discs worn

advise headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

advise sump corroded and seeping oil

Pass 30 May 2006 107,232 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 107,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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M392 SBW is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M392 SBW, 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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What year was M392 SBW registered?

M392 SBW is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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