1994 Mazda 323 1.6L Petrol · M233 LBU
1994 Mazda 323 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 95,301 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M233 LBU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2009
- 95,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M233 LBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda 323 (M233 LBU) between September 2005 and September 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
M233 LBU Mileage History
- 30/09/200577,581 mi
- 03/10/200677,872 mi+291 mi
- 05/10/200783,028 mi+5,156 mi
- 05/10/200783,020 mi-8 mi
- 27/09/200889,247 mi+6,227 mi
- 10/09/200995,299 mi+6,052 mi
- 11/09/200995,301 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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