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M50 SMW

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,342 mi
Last recorded31,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 SMW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

corrosion on under-body in places

exhaust corroded in places and slightly blowing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 31,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

corrosion on under-body in places

exhaust corroded in places and slightly blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 30,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on various suspension components

slight corrosion under-vehicle in places

Fail 15 Jun 2017 29,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on various suspension components

slight corrosion under-vehicle in places

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,479 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

inner & outer sills, floors all corroding

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

various suspension bushes deteriorating

various suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

front brake pads low

inner & outer sills, floors all corroding

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

various suspension bushes deteriorating

various suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and both rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished in tread depth

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

corrosion under vehicle in places

exhaust corrded in places

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,620 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front and both rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished in tread depth

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

corrosion under vehicle in places

exhaust corrded in places

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,297 miles

knock from r/h front wheel when spun

Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

knock from r/h front wheel when spun

l/h front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,350 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 21,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

r/h front brake binding slightly

radial cracking on tyre treads

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,701 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,035 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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M50 SMW is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M50 SMW, 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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M50 SMW is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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