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M116 BNV

1995 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 BNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,279 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked and in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked and in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 61,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,906 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,013 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 54,013 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 48,306 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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M116 BNV is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M116 BNV, 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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M116 BNV is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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