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M518 EAV

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

123,795 mi
Last recorded123,795 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 EAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,283 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 113,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,263 miles

CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 109,263 miles

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

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

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

CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,262 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.RACK WET?PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE-WHEELS RIMS-UNDERSIDE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 104,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OIL LEVEL MIN.RACK WET?PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE-WHEELS RIMS-UNDERSIDE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,081 miles

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SCREEN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION INC SUSPENSION/BRAKES/ETC.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,091 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 94,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES VERRY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,215 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,212 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M518 EAV is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M518 EAV, 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 M518 EAV registered?

M518 EAV is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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