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M638 MEE

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 MEE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,062 miles

corrosion to underbody all over

Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,027 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to underbody all over

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,959 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all brake pipes greased/suspect corrosion

both front and both rear strut top mount housings corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both outer sills becomming weak

front and rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded but not excessive at time of test

general corrosion under vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all brake pipes greased/suspect corrosion

both front and both rear strut top mount housings corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both outer sills becomming weak

front and rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded but not excessive at time of test

general corrosion under vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 86,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(advise) all rear suspension components becomeing heavily corroded also rear subframe and all rear suspension arm bushers heavily perished but no play

(advise) exhaust been repaired front pipe slight blow at welds and slight blow at down pipe neck but not excessive

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f rear suspension arm bushers perishing

(advise) n/s/f tyre outer wall split /cut but not down to cords

Fail 14 Apr 2010 86,279 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,607 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,260 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all lower rear suspension arms and tie bars badly corroded and rusty

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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M638 MEE is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M638 MEE, 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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M638 MEE is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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