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M926 ARV

1995 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM926 ARV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

corrosion in o/s outer sill and drivers bottom door

front brakes slightly out of balance

long travel on hand brake

o/s and n/s/f top strut mount split

o/s/f brake back plate corroded and broken

rear suspension bushes perishing

slight corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe

surface corrosion thourgh out under car and suspension

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,807 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,336 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 90,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,393 miles

o/s wiper blade rubber beginning to split

sump pourous

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,751 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,609 miles

exhaust silencer and tail pipe 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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M926 ARV is a 1995 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M926 ARV, 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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What year was M926 ARV registered?

M926 ARV is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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