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L912 SMB

1994 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 SMB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 98,118 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to offside outer sill

front bumper damage

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses perished

windscreen cracked in o/s lower corner

Pass 19 Aug 2005 93,364 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 93,364 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

exhaust back box corroded and repaired with fibreglass

temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

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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L912 SMB is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L912 SMB, 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 L912 SMB registered?

L912 SMB is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L912 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L912 SMB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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