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M503 XBW

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 XBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,506 miles

underside heavy underseal /paint including repairs

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure unsafe modification (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside heavily painted/under sealed including repairs

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,506 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,880 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,673 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,092 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,994 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,400 miles

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 83,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 78,755 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 101,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 94,358 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch has advanced corrosion.

Offside mirror housing/mounting damaged.

Pass 16 May 2006 88,277 miles

Exhaust rear section has advanced corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 83,273 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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M503 XBW is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M503 XBW, 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 M503 XBW registered?

M503 XBW is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M503 XBW safe to buy?

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