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M398 AHW

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 AHW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- front brake balance (22%).

STRONGLY ADVISE :- key is weak! (splitting/cracking!).

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 98,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- key is weak! (splitting/cracking!).

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 93,284 miles

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake travel.

offside front anti roll bar link, ball joint dust cover split.

rear wiper blade & screen wash.

hydraulic clutch losing pressure & sticking down, (stiff to select/deselect gears!

Fail 31 Jul 2006 93,284 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel.

hydraulic tappits noisey.

rear wiper blade & screen wash.

hydraulic clutch losing pressure & sticking down, stiff to select/deselect gears!

Pass 4 Aug 2005 88,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 88,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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M398 AHW is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M398 AHW, 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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M398 AHW is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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