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M779 NKK

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 NKK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2013 140,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 134,248 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 134,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 129,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil sump corrodid / leaking

rear subframe / suspension heavily corrodid

Fail 14 Jul 2011 129,480 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil sump corrodid / leaking

rear subframe / suspension heavily corrodid

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 125,261 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,115 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 121,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,002 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 116,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 102,934 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M779 NKK is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M779 NKK, 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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M779 NKK is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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