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LIB 2012

1996 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,338 mi
Last recorded115,338 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 2012
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2006 115,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 115,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 105,151 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 105,151 miles

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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LIB 2012 is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LIB 2012, 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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How do I check the history of LIB 2012?

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What year was LIB 2012 registered?

LIB 2012 is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is LIB 2012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 2012 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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