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M97 BNV

1994 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,742 mi
Last recorded154,742 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 BNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 154,742 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 146,284 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat poorly secured

rear number plate poor

underbody signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2008 146,032 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat poorly secured

rear number plate poor

underbody signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate poor

wipers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2006 132,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 132,481 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front floors&nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear number plate poor

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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M97 BNV is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M97 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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M97 BNV is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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