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M486 EPV

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,202 mi
Last recorded119,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 EPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 119,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all s/absors damp nsf on limit

engine oil below min

exhaust mounts rust weak

nsf & osr center wheel nut safty clips missing

nsf side light lens broken

nsr rollbar drop link worn [ON LIMIT]

osf outer cv boot leak ing [near limit]

rear steel b/pipes rust

rear sub framerust

Fail 30 Sep 2009 119,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear steel b/pipes rust

rear sub framerust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all s/absors damp nsf on limit

engine oil below min

exhaust mounts rust weak

nsf & osr center wheel nut safty clips missing

nsf side light lens broken

nsr rollbar drop link worn [ON LIMIT]

osf outer cv boot leak ing [near limit]

Pass 16 Sep 2008 112,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 106,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 106,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 100,429 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 93,140 miles

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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M486 EPV is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M486 EPV, 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 M486 EPV registered?

M486 EPV is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M486 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 EPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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