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M296 ONC

1994 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda 32396,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 ONC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV joint noisy/clicking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 45,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 45,272 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 34,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall/tread cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,345 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,497 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 29,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,121 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 25,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,565 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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M296 ONC is a 1994 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 96,885 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 M296 ONC, 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 32 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M296 ONC registered?

M296 ONC is a 1994 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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