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L9 JER

1996 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,627 mi
Last recorded42,627 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JER
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,293 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 40,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L9 JER is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L9 JER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 JER registered?

L9 JER is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is L9 JER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 JER shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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