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M656 ANJ

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,885 mi
Last recorded169,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 ANJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 169,885 miles

Exhaust CO emissions took a long time to fall within specified limit.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle ignition/door key is starting to split/break.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 169,722 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Drag when offside rear wheel is rotated.

Exhaust CO emissions took a long time to fall within specified limit.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake hose deteriorated.

Offside rear parking brake linkage not moving as freely as nearside.

Parking brake lever travel seems quite long.

Parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle ignition/door key is starting to split/break.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 156,437 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Exhaust is corroded and cracked.

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 156,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake hoses are perished.

Exhaust is corroded and cracked.

O/S/R brake is binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,661 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 132,661 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake discs corroded and worn.

N/s/F brake hose slightly perished.

Slight interferance between o/s/r side light and indicator.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 120,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 120,069 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake hose slightly perished.

Front brake imbalance 17%

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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M656 ANJ is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M656 ANJ, 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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M656 ANJ is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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