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M438 DLP

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 DLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 155,294 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2011 155,294 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 155,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 144,340 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear subframe surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 144,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear subframe surface corrosion. Nearside front tyre pressure low.

Pass 30 May 2009 142,436 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Surface corrosion to suspension components and rear subframe.

Pass 23 May 2008 138,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension, chassis and fuel filler pipes surface corrosion. Nearside front wheel trim missing. Nearside rear door scratched.

Fail 20 May 2008 138,628 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension, chassis and fuel filler pipes surface corrosion. Nearside front wheel trim missing. Nearside rear door scratched.

Pass 21 May 2007 133,153 miles

As per earlier test today.

Fail 21 May 2007 133,153 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension components surface corrosion. Nearside front wheel trim missing.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 128,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake slight warpage.

Steering and suspension components rusty.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 128,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake slight warpage.

Steering and suspension components rusty.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M438 DLP is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M438 DLP, 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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M438 DLP is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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