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M48 LRU

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 LRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 121,546 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fpont tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

no reverse light

Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both fpont tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

no reverse light

Pass 25 Nov 2010 116,470 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tracking out inner edge

reversing lamps inop

Fail 25 Nov 2010 116,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres tracking out inner edge

reversing lamps inop

Pass 4 Dec 2009 112,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

reversing lamp inop

Fail 4 Dec 2009 112,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

reversing lamp inop

Fail 3 Nov 2008 105,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner section of rear exhaust corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tracked out on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2007 96,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner section of rear exhaust corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tracked out on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,411 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 88,411 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,599 miles

bit of play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Fail 4 Nov 2005 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bit of play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

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 LRU is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LRU, 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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M48 LRU is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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