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M678 LPK

1995 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,416 mi
Last recorded187,416 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 LPK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 187,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf wheeltrim insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2014 177,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 177,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,334 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 170,328 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 165,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 165,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 160,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 148,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 148,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 142,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front indicator/side lamp lens cracked.

Nearside front side lamp slightly discoloured.

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 142,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front indicator/side lamp lens cracked.

Nearside front side lamp slightly discoloured.

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 133,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 123,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 114,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 114,090 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)

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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M678 LPK is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M678 LPK, 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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M678 LPK is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 June 1995.

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