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M46 COY

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 COY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,402 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/rear axel slightly corroded

rear exhaust shiled insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2011 115,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/rear axel slightly corroded

rear exhaust shiled insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2010 113,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 113,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 110,572 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,387 miles

Oil leak

front axle /rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 105,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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M46 COY is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M46 COY, 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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M46 COY is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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