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M490 DHR

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 DHR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,966 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,004 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 72,833 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 72,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 63,830 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 63,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT RECEIVER NOT TESTED OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTY INTRMITTENT NOISE FROM GEARBOX NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR SLIGHT GREASE LEAK

Fail 13 Sep 2005 151,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

n/s/front outer c.v.boot weeping slightly

o/s rear out sill dented

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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M490 DHR is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 M490 DHR, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M490 DHR registered?

M490 DHR is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M490 DHR safe to buy?

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