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M498 OMS

1994 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 OMS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 128,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 117,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 107,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 107,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front caliper slides sticking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2005 97,553 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 97,515 miles

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

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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M498 OMS is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M498 OMS, 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.

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What year was M498 OMS registered?

M498 OMS is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M498 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 OMS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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