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M628 LJA

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM628 LJA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished with age

Oil leak ()

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,722 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Both rear shock absorber top mountings corroding

Front exhaust mounting weld broken system still secure

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 105,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

NSF and OSF tyres slightly cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

NSF and OSF tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf floor pan and chassis damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 88,550 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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M628 LJA is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M628 LJA, 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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M628 LJA is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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