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M703 OGS

1994 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 OGS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 100,750 miles

slight corrosion on both front discs

Fail 10 Mar 2011 100,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,787 miles

FUEL PIPES VERY CORRODED

N/SIDE REAR TOP SHOCKABSORBER INNER MOUNT VERY CORRODED. NEEDS REPLACING, BUT NOT CAUSING PLAY/MOVEMENT

UNDERSIDE OF CAR VERY CORRODED

Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,787 miles

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

FUEL PIPES VERY CORRODED

N/SIDE REAR TOP SHOCKABSORBER INNER MOUNT VERY CORRODED. NEEDS REPLACING, BUT NOT CAUSING PLAY/MOVEMENT

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR VERY CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,246 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

just passed emissions test, possibly needs servicing

Fail 29 Jan 2008 96,244 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

just passed emissions test, possibly needs servicing

Fail 7 Feb 2007 94,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n /side rear top shockabsorber mount cover plate corroding away ( under wheel arch)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n /side rear top shockabsorber mount cover plate corroding away ( under wheel arch)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 93,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 93,542 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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M703 OGS is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M703 OGS, 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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M703 OGS is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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