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M86 BNV

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 BNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 144,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 144,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 136,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,629 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded

slight damage n/s/r seat belt

Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,629 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid has a high water content

front & rear coil springs corroded

mid section exhaust joints corroded

slight damage n/s/r seat belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,206 miles

front brake pads getting low discs worn?

front flex. brake hoses starting to perish

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s c/v boot perished

rear trailing arm bushs perished

rubbers split on n/s brake caliper

surface corrosion on front & rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jul 2010 84,180 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s headlight damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,378 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,224 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 54,233 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 52,578 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 52,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M86 BNV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M86 BNV, 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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M86 BNV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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