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MAZ 5212

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5212
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,283 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 76,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,673 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,840 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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MAZ 5212 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAZ 5212, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 5212 registered?

MAZ 5212 is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is MAZ 5212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 5212 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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