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M978 LEL

1995 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,750 mi
Last recorded120,750 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 LEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2010 120,750 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 118,879 miles

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

nearside chassis starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2009 118,879 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside chassis starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 113,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 110,206 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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M978 LEL is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 M978 LEL, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M978 LEL registered?

M978 LEL is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M978 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M978 LEL shows 6 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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