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M721 BAM

1994 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM721 BAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,892 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 145,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 137,744 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut in sidewall but not through to the cords

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Feb 2012 137,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cut in sidewall but not through to the cords

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,183 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 126,146 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 115,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in o/s/f seat runners.ok at time of test.seat is still secure.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 100,192 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,954 miles

Heat shield on front pipe loose

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 85,639 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

chassis rails are a little damaged

engine is leaking oil

n/s/f brake disc is in poor condtion

sump on the engine is very 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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M721 BAM is a 1994 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M721 BAM, 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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M721 BAM is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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