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L12 JOS

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JOS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 121,732 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 121,302 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,006 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,699 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside wiper splitting

Fail 4 Apr 2012 92,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,820 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 82,820 miles

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

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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L12 JOS is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L12 JOS, 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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What year was L12 JOS registered?

L12 JOS is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L12 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 JOS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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