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N109 JLB

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,769 mi
Last recorded113,769 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 JLB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,626 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes imbalenced

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

debris inside the vehicle making inspection difficult and close to a refusal to test being issued

exhaust emissions test only just passed

nearside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

windscreen has a large crack but not in the drivers view

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,913 miles

Oil leak

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

all suspension components corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre low on pressure and cracking and perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 84,415 miles

both head lamp aim low

Fail 15 Aug 2007 84,415 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both head lamps set low

Pass 31 May 2006 76,358 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N109 JLB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N109 JLB, 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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What year was N109 JLB registered?

N109 JLB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N109 JLB safe to buy?

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