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M998 LEL

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 LEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 121,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front indicator lense broken

Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,756 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All rear suspention arms heavily corroded

CO% only just passed test

Nearside front cv gaiter perished but not leaking

Nearside rear tyre repaired twice

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All rear suspention arms heavily corroded

CO% only just passed test

Nearside front cv gaiter perished but not leaking

Nearside rear tyre repaired twice

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,614 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 111,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 107,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 107,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2006 102,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 183,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 97,205 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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M998 LEL is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M998 LEL, 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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M998 LEL is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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