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M48 DOU

1995 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 DOU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 97,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 91,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 83,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,934 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,481 miles

offside headlight has a indistinct beam pattern

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside headlight has a indistinct beam pattern

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,746 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,922 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M48 DOU is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc 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 M48 DOU, 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 M48 DOU registered?

M48 DOU is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M48 DOU safe to buy?

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