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1L76202

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,882 mi
Last recorded214,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1L76202
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 214,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 214,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 186,579 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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1L76202 is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 1L76202, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1L76202 registered?

1L76202 is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is 1L76202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1L76202 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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