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M531 TRC

1995 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,861 mi
Last recorded165,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 TRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 165,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

blow on exhaust front pipe

chip in screen

corrosion on rear undersills

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,861 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe

chip in screen

corrosion on rear undersills

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2011 147,740 miles

corrosion on both rear undersills

Fail 14 Jan 2011 147,740 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear undersills

Pass 14 Jan 2010 129,879 miles

corrosion on both rear unders ills

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on o/s /f floor to sill

corrosion on rear sills

Fail 13 Jan 2010 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion on both rear unders ills

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on o/s /f floor to sill

corrosion on rear sills

Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion on exhaust

general underside heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,598 miles

corrosion on exhaust

general underside heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,110 miles

childs seats fitted to both rear seat belts,cannot check belts

corrosion both rear undersills and o/s/r floor

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,440 miles

noise o/s/r wheel bearing

wear on front brake disc's

wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,042 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 70,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M531 TRC is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M531 TRC, 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 M531 TRC registered?

M531 TRC is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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